Pharmacist | UHS Pharmacy Ltd ( UPL )

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking an ambitious Pharmacist to join their dynamic outpatient pharmacy team. The role focuses on providing patient-centered pharmaceutical services, conducting clinical checks, and ensuring accurate prescriptions. Ideal candidates will be registered pharmacists with clinical knowledge and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to expand your expertise in a supportive environment while enjoying the quality of life Southampton has to offer.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in outpatient services.
• Proficient in conducting clinical checks on prescriptions.
• Ability to counsel patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe pharmaceutical services to all service users.
• Conduct clinical checks of outpatient prescriptions.
• Accuracy-check prescriptions before handout.
• Counsel patients on medicine use.
• Advise customers on pharmaceutical products.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in pharmacy

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Prescription accuracy checking

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026