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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an efficient and committed person to join the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team as a Clinical Trials Pharmacist. 

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust is one of the top research active NHS Trusts in the UK.
The Pharmacy has a well-established and dedicated team of pharmacy trial experts to support clinical research. The department helps facilitate over 250 clinical trials within the Trust across all clinical specialities. By integrating your work with the cancer care pharmacy, Southampton Clinical Biomedical Research unit and Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility you will be able to influence and direct the way clinical trials are conducted, ensuring maximum patient safety and Good Clinical Practice compliance.  

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, innovative and committed to providing the highest quality of research and care for patients recruited to clinical trials. You will need an ability to develop effective working relationships, to challenge and to prioritise your own work.

Shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to give a short presentation – the title of which will be highlighted in your invitation to interview.

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.