Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This post is only open to internal applicants
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role
Main duties of the job
Join Our Digital Pharmacy Revolution!
Are you a forward-thinking pharmacist with a passion for digital transformation in healthcare? We’re looking for a Highly Specialist Clinical Informatics Pharmacist to lead the implementation, development, and optimisation of our electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) system across the Trust.
This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and improving patient safety through technology. You’ll work closely with clinical teams, IT specialists, and senior stakeholders to ensure our digital systems meet national standards and deliver seamless, safe, and efficient care.
If you’re a registered pharmacist with advanced clinical experience, strong leadership skills, and a flair for informatics, we’d love to hear from you. Be part of a team shaping the future of medicines management.
Working for our organisation
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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.
Responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1, Lead EPMA System Implementation You’ll be responsible for managing the pharmacy aspects of implementing, testing, and maintaining the Trust-wide electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) system, ensuring it delivers safe and timely patient care.
- Ensure Digital Integration and Compliance Work closely with UHS Digital to optimise interoperability between prescribing systems and other Trust digital platforms, ensuring adherence to national informatics standards and data architecture.
- Develop and Deliver Training Design and implement training packages for all UHS staff on the EPMA system, including delivering teaching sessions to large groups and collaborating with education teams to ensure effective learning.
- Drive Continuous Improvement and Safety Review medication errors linked to digital systems, conduct root cause analyses, and lead system enhancements to improve safety, data integrity, and clinical outcomes.
Skills / Experience Required
You must be a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and hold a Master’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in clinical pharmacy within a relevant specialty, with advanced competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework.
Strong leadership and change management skills, with a track record of implementing digital systems and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Specialist knowledge of electronic prescribing systems (e.g. CareFlow Medicine Management) and experience in teaching or training staff.
The role includes occasional weekend and overnight work to support system upgrades and go-lives, as well as participation in the EPMA on-call rota (typically 1 in 4 weekends).
You may be required to travel across Trust sites; a driving licence is helpful but not essential.
All candidates will be subject to standard NHS employment checks, including safeguarding and information governance compliance.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent level of experience MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice
- Foundation management training or relevant experience
- Specialist knowledge of electronic prescribing and pharmacy computer systems, e.g. CareFlow Medicine Management Leadership qualification or experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty. Faculty of Informatics Member
- Experience of audit and evaluative work
- Teaching and tutoring experience
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of implementing change and change management
- Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures.
- Experience of change management
Desirable criteria
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
- Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Leadership qualification or experience
- Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Faculty of Informatics Member
- Project Management training or qualification
- Experience of managing others
- Formal Teaching Training
