Highly Specialist Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Pharmacist for High Cost Drugs. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, with opportunities to work closely with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Masters in Pharmacy and relevant experience in clinical pharmacy. The Trust values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships within the healthcare community.
• Input into enquiry answering service and other workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Teaching

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

MSc in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Highly Specialist Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs

The closing date is 21 May 2025

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

Do you want to build and develop your existing skills in an area that will further your career prospects? Do you want to learn these new skills in a small supportive, friendly and fun team, but also be part of a much larger pharmacy team based in a large teaching Trust? Or are you already well versed in High Cost Drugs (HCD)? If you answered yes to any of these (or even just a maybe), then this maternity cover role could be for you.

Whilst some experience in HCD would be advantageous, we understand that not everyone will be able to hit the ground running and we just ask that you have a willingness to learn and develop yourself. You will be part of the Critical Evaluation/Formulary team, based in Southampton Medicines Advice Service (SMAS); a dynamic but people-focused environment, and one of the busiest and forward-thinking MI centres in the UK. We will offer you training, support and guidance along with an established network of potentially useful contacts as you settle into your new role.

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.

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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.

Job responsibilities

There will be loads of variety and multi-disciplinary working as you develop relationships in the wider healthcare community (primary care, NHS England/DHSC, neighbouring Trusts etc.) as well as within the Trust, including consultants, senior nurses, lead pharmacists and non-healthcare professionals (e.g., finance, Trust management). Working closely with senior/lead pharmacists is an excellent opportunity to gain from their knowledge and experience through support and practice.

We're also focused on being the right fit for you and depending on other experience we may be able to offer flexibility, such as developing your problem-solving skills by inputting into our enquiry answering service, or inputting into the other workstreams provided by the Critical Evaluation/Formulary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Leadership qualification or experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Knowledge of NHS commissioning arrangements for high cost drugs
• 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
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Training in medicines information
• Experience of managing others

Trust Values

• 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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (pro rata)