Highly Specialist Informatics Pharmacist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Southampton is offering an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialist Clinical Informatics Pharmacist. This role involves leading the implementation and optimization of electronic prescribing systems. Candidates should possess a Master’s in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and demonstrate skills in leadership and digital healthcare transformation. The position offers a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 pro rata, contributing to innovative patient safety solutions.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with relevant qualifications.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience with electronic prescribing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of EPMA systems.
• Ensure compliance with national standards.
• Train staff on EPMA systems.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Communication

Electronic Prescribing Systems

Teaching Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Qualification

Tools

CareFlow Medicine Management

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. The closing date is 23 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

Are you a forward-thinking pharmacist with a passion for digital transformation in healthcare? We are looking for a Highly Specialist Clinical Informatics Pharmacist to lead and support the implementation, development, and optimisation of our electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) systems across the Trust.

In this pivotal role, you will work at the intersection of pharmacy and informatics—project managing EPMA upgrades, ensuring data integrity, supporting billing processes, and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance digital medicines systems. You will also contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and training delivery, while ensuring compliance with national standards and governance frameworks.

We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong leadership, change management, and communication skills. You will need a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and experience in clinical pharmacy and digital systems. If you are motivated by innovation, teamwork, and improving patient safety through technology, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the future of digital medicines management at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

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 are committed to providing a flexible working environment and to creating an inclusive, anti-racist workplace where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

We value using technology wisely and encourage applicants to highlight their unique skills and experiences. We remain dedicated to safeguarding and information governance and to complying with NHS and Trust policies.

Job responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of the Trust-wide EPMA system to ensure safe, effective medicines management.
• Collaborate with clinical and digital teams to ensure system integration and compliance with national standards.
• Provide accurate medicine data for billing and support business continuity during system downtimes.
• Develop and deliver EPMA training for staff across the organisation.

Job description

Experience & Skills Required

Experience & Skills Required

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with a Master’s degree and postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification.
• Strong leadership, change management, and communication skills.
• Experience with electronic prescribing systems and working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to teach, manage others, and develop policies.

Additional Information

• Participation in the EPMA on-call rota is required, including occasional weekend and overnight support (typically 1 in 6 weekends).
• No driving license required, but flexibility to work across Trust sites may be needed.
• Compliance with NHS and Trust policies, including safeguarding and information governance, is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Master\'s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent level of experience
• General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist
• Foundation management training or relevant experience
• Specialist knowledge of electronic prescribing and pharmacy computer systems, e.g. CareFlow Medicine Management
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty
• Experience of audit and evaluative work
• Teaching and tutoring experience
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of implementing change and change management
• Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures
• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Leadership qualification or experience
• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Faculty of Informatics Member
• Experience of managing others
• Formal Teaching Training

Trust Values

• Working Together
• Always Improving

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata