University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Pharmacy Band 3 Administrator

The closing date is 19 December 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

This role is to join the Pharmacy Administration Team within the Clinical Support Administration Service. It is a team of three who supports the wider Clinical Pharmacy Team working Monday to Friday each week. We are flexible in our approach to working hours. The post holder will report to the Pharmacy Admin Team Lead for day to day supervision.

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.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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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.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Details

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-AC021125-I

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone to join a small team. We can offer you flexible hours working Monday to Friday.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone to join a small team. We can offer you flexible hours working Monday to Friday.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard.
  • Either- Level 3 qualification in administration/ customer service or equivalent experience Or- Vocational Level 2 qualification in administration/customer service or an equivalent level of experience. And Experience as an administrator or secretary in an organisation with a customer focused environment And Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries some of which are non-routine and not straightDiploma level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • RSA 2 word processing/typing or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
  • Administrative and organisational experience
  • Knowledge and experience of secretarial or administrative procedures
  • Experience as an administrator or secretary in an organisation with a customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
  • Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • RSA 3
  • Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving
Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard.
  • Either- Level 3 qualification in administration/ customer service or equivalent experience Or- Vocational Level 2 qualification in administration/customer service or an equivalent level of experience. And Experience as an administrator or secretary in an organisation with a customer focused environment And Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries some of which are non-routine and not straightDiploma level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • RSA 2 word processing/typing or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
  • Administrative and organisational experience
  • Knowledge and experience of secretarial or administrative procedures
  • Experience as an administrator or secretary in an organisation with a customer focused environment

Desirable

  • Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
  • Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • RSA 3
  • Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

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).

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).

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:

Operations Manager

Rena Gledstone

rena.gledstone@uhs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-AC021125-I

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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