Pharmacist

Job Overview

UHS Pharmacy Limited (UPL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

UPL is seeking a motivated and patient‑focused Registered Pharmacist to join our vibrant outpatient pharmacy team within the NHS. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your clinical expertise across a diverse range of medical specialties while making a real impact on patient care.

You will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment, working within a large team and providing a patient-centred service, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This role is perfect for an ambitious Pharmacist who can build strong relationships with varying healthcare professionals.

Working for our organisation

UPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, providing pharmacy services for hospital staff, outpatients, and visitors. Conveniently located in the main foyer of the hospital, the pharmacy offers a wide range of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products.

We are committed to being an employer of choice where everyone matters. The pharmacy operates:

• Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
• Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00
• Sundays: 1000-16:00
  
  

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

What you will do

• To be accountable for providing safe and efficient pharmaceutical services to all service users visiting the outpatient pharmacy department.

If you meet the essential criteria we are looking for then a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• UK Masters Degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualification
• General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Further relevant post-registration qualifications
• Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Relevant post registration experience
• Proven track record of providing excellent customer care in a community or hospital pharmacy environment.
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Use good communication skills to liaise with a variety of other team members within UPL and across UHS.
• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy law, ethics and practice
• Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to support UPL’s strategy and objectives
• Excellent general clinical and pharmacy practice knowledge
• Knowledge of development pathways for pharmacy professionals
• Willing and able to undertake continuing professional development to meet GPhC and role requirements
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Both community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy experience, including provision of clinical services
• Experience of stock control
• Experience of using System C’s Careflow Medicines Management (CMM) pharmacy computer system
• Ability to take initiative and lead on projects including change management and/or service improvement
• Line management experience
• Training and supervision experience
• Specialised knowledge of drugs used and therapeutic trends within a relevant specialised area (e.g. Oncology, ophthalmology)
• Knowledge of healthcare systems guidance and NHS change