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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Non-AFC
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
188-UPL011225
Employer
UHS Pharmacy Ltd ( UPL )
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£50361 - £56507 pa or pa pro rota
Closing
30/01/2026 23:59
Interview date
04/02/2026

Employer heading

UHS Pharmacy Ltd ( UPL ) logo

Pharmacist

Non-AFC

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton 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

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic outpatient pharmacy team with a focus on patient care and achieving excellence. This role will enable you to expand your clinical knowledge within a diverse field of medicine. 

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

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. 
  • To carry out clinical checks (screening) of all outpatient prescriptions, including oncology outpatients. 
  • To accuracy-check prescriptions before handout. 
  • To counsel patients on the safe and effective use of medicines. 
  • To provide advice to all customers.
  •  To be responsible and reliable for supporting safe and efficient delivery of outpatient services.

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
  • Change management experience
  • Sound knowledge of Pharmacy law, ethics and practice
Desirable criteria
  • Both community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Experience of robotic dispensing.
  • Experience of stock control
  • Experience of using pharmacy JAC computer system
  • Accredited for locally commissioned enhanced services e.g. Flu vaccinations, Minor Ailments scheme.
  • Experience of using tracking systems
  • Ability to take initiative and lead on projects including change management

Knowledge Technical Professional Specialist job related

Essential criteria
  • Excellent general clinical knowledge
  • Able to use clinical knowledge at senior level
  • Knowledge of postgraduate education for pharmacists
Desirable criteria
  • Specialised knowledge of drugs used and therapeutic trends within specialised area (e.g. Oncology)
  • Knowledge of healthcare systems guidance and NHS change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Abbas Haroon
Job title
Superintendent Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02380 777222
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