University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Paediatric Pharmacist

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Step Into a Rewarding Career in Paediatric Pharmacy by joining the Children's Pharmacy Team at Southampton Children's Hospital.

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and passionate pharmacist to become part of our vibrant clinical pharmacy team at Southampton Children's Hospital.

This rotational post spans both paediatric and neonatal services, offering diverse and rewarding experiences alongside a friendly and supportive group of specialist pharmacists.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

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Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

188-CL060725-I

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Clinical Pharmacist in this role, youll provide expert support to paediatric and neonatal patients, working closely with consultants, nurses, technical services, and families. Your rotation will keep things fresh and challenging while developing your expertise.Your responsibilities will include: Joining consultant-led ward rounds Co-developing treatment guidelines with senior clinicians Supporting neonatal and paediatric nutrition teams Teaching students and healthcare professionals Mentoring junior pharmacists Involvement in homecare, audits, and research projects________________________________________Who We're Looking For:

Were seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented pharmacist with strong communication skills and a passion for paediatrics. Experience in children's pharmacy is a plus, but not essentialwell support you every step of the way with tailored training and development led by senior paediatric pharmacists.This role is also available as a development post (Band 6 to Band 7), giving you a clear pathway to progress using the RPS framework.________________________________________Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your pharmacy career or develop a new specialty, this is your chance to grow with one of the most respected childrens hospitals in the country. Be part of a team that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.Apply now and help shape the future of childrens healthcare.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Clinical Pharmacist in this role, youll provide expert support to paediatric and neonatal patients, working closely with consultants, nurses, technical services, and families. Your rotation will keep things fresh and challenging while developing your expertise.Your responsibilities will include: Joining consultant-led ward rounds Co-developing treatment guidelines with senior clinicians Supporting neonatal and paediatric nutrition teams Teaching students and healthcare professionals Mentoring junior pharmacists Involvement in homecare, audits, and research projects________________________________________Who We're Looking For:

Were seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented pharmacist with strong communication skills and a passion for paediatrics. Experience in children's pharmacy is a plus, but not essentialwell support you every step of the way with tailored training and development led by senior paediatric pharmacists.This role is also available as a development post (Band 6 to Band 7), giving you a clear pathway to progress using the RPS framework.________________________________________Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your pharmacy career or develop a new specialty, this is your chance to grow with one of the most respected childrens hospitals in the country. Be part of a team that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.Apply now and help shape the future of childrens healthcare.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy
  • GPhC registration
  • Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical speciality acquired working within a suitable specialty
  • Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies
  • Audit and evaluative work
  • Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
  • Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
  • MRPharmS or equivalent
  • Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
  • Training in medicines information
  • Preparation of prescribing guidelines
Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy
  • GPhC registration
  • Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical speciality acquired working within a suitable specialty
  • Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies
  • Audit and evaluative work
  • Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
  • Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
  • MRPharmS or equivalent
  • Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
  • Training in medicines information
  • Preparation of prescribing guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Pharmacist

Amanda Bevan

amanda.bevan@uhs.nhs.uk

02381206970

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

188-CL060725-I

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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