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

If you are a trainee pharmacist looking for your first pharmacist post when you qualify in August, OR you are a qualified pharmacist looking for a position in a teaching hospital, then please apply now.

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has one of the largest pharmacy departments in the country with almost 400 staff and we are nationally recognised for our innovation. The pharmacist team is made up of over 100 pharmacists: including over 50 qualified independent pharmacist prescribers, several consultant pharmacists and leading national experts, many of whom have worked in UHS for decades.  We are looking for pharmacists to join us to see where your own career takes you!
 
As a department, each WEEK we review over 16,000 medicines for their appropriateness, dispense over 8000 patient specific medicines, manage an expenditure of approximately £1.5 million on medicines and provide access to medicines, advice, and e-prescribing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 
We are committed to training and ensure all foundation pharmacists receive regular feedback and assessments within their rotations to support development. We have regular pharmacist teaching sessions within the department including some dedicated band 6 and 7 development teaching sessions delivered on a variety of topics by some of our own 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. 

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.