Job summary
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
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Pharmacist to join us in Women and Newborn.

You will be responsible for providing a Clinical Pharmacist service to the gynaecology ward and maternity wards at Princess Anne Hospital alongside a rotational band 7 and band 6 pharmacist.

We are offering a full time permanent role. Weekend and late night working will also be required within the wider department.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details
Date posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience
£49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-CL040826
Job locations: CS Pharmacy Clinical, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
You will be required to attend the daily multi- disciplinary Labour ward round each morning.

You will act as a point of contact for the Theatre areas and Outpatient departments at Princess Anne Hospital.

In recent years a number of new treatments have become available for management of gynaecological conditions (endometriosis/ fibroids) and also non- hormonal treatments for management of menopause.

You will support the Lead Pharmacist in writing formulary applications and shared care guidelines for ongoing GP prescribing of these new medications.

You will be the Pharmacy representative at the Women and Newborn risk monthly meeting chaired by a consultant Obstetrician.

You will act as a role model and mentor for the rotational band 6 pharmacists that rotate through the area. This includes induction to the wards, mid- rotation and end of rotation assessments and support to ensure their objectives are met.

As part of the gynaecology nurse's mandatory training you will deliver a training session on medicines management.

The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic about working in Women's Health and ensuring safe and high quality care is delivered to every patient.

They must enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and must enjoy a patient facing role as ward work is an essential part of this role.

Training and development of junior and trainee pharmacists is also an integral part of this role alongside teaching on nurse mandatory training days.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• GPhC registration
• Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical speciality acquired working within a suitable specialty
• Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies
• Audit and evaluative work
• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• MRPharmS or equivalent
• Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
• Training in medicines information
• Preparation of prescribing guidelines

Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: CS Pharmacy Clinical, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Pharmacist Women and Newborn
Louise Thurlow
louise.thurlow@uhs.nhs.uk
02381208422

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.