Job Description

Step Into a Rewarding Career in Paediatric Pharmacy!

Join 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 role has become available thanks to an internal promotion--proof of the strong development and progression culture in our team.

This rotational post spans both paediatric and neonatal services, offering diverse and rewarding experiences alongside a friendly and supportive group of specialist pharmacists.



Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.



For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ' and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.



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.



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.