Job Overview
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.
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.
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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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Clinical Pharmacist in this role, you’ll 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
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Who We're Looking For
We’re 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 essential—we’ll 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.
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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 children’s 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 children’s healthcare.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
