Specialist Pharmacist - Medical School Teaching

NHS; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK teaching hospital is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist to enhance educational programs for medical students. The role involves developing teaching materials, collaborating with clinical teams, and delivering high-quality educational content. Ideal candidates should have a Master's in Pharmacy, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and bring teaching experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,690 to £62,682 annually, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services and audit experience.
• Teaching and tutoring experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high quality educational programmes.
• Conduct teaching sessions and mark exam papers.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams and academic staff.

Skills

Communication

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Specialist Pharmacist - Medical School Teaching

The closing date is 29 January 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

You will play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and enhancing high quality educational programmes. These support safe, effective, and evidence based teaching around prescribing. This role provides expert pharmaceutical input to education and training activities, ensuring clinicians are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for optimal patient care. You will have experience of teaching large groups at university level and have a good understanding of the curriculum.

You will be responsible for the development of educational materials from inception and deliver to a variety of students across the degree programme. You will be contributing to medical education initiatives and directly supporting organisational objectives related to patient safety, workforce development, and continuous improvement in clinical practice.

The role helps improve prescribing quality, reduce medication related risk, and promote adherence to best practice and national guidance. You will be required to deliver prescribing updates to medical students and doctors induction at monthly and annual events.

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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Specific to this role is the suitability for agile workingwhich is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us atinterviewabout the flexibility you need, and we will explorewhat'spossible for the role and service.

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.

Job responsibilities

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams, education leads at the University of Southampton and governance colleagues to design and deliver impactful learning interventions. There will be opportunity to undertake research as part of the role.This is an exciting role that provides you with a unique teaching experience plus the chance to develop your professional portfolio.

The postholder will be required to be regularly on site for meetings and to deliver teaching. Working days will be dictated by teaching and can be further discussed. Please get in touch via email if you require any clarity.

You will report to the Deputy MSO & Lead clinical pharmacist and will not line manage anyone as part of the role, however this may change in the future.

To add to the job overview, you will be required to deliver teaching sessions at the University of Southampton campus in Highfield or attend meetings across the deanery.

You will be expected to deliver new material with a fresh perspective and to various deadlines. You will be self directed and highly motivated. You will be able to represent your line manager in educational settings and meetings. You will be required to deliver teaching soon after appointment independently, please ensure that this is something that you are prepared for.

You will work closely with the academic team at the University of Southampton under guidance. You will be involved in writing exam questions and marking exam papers for the medical students.

There are periods of time during the academic year which are busier than others, thus allowing you to evaluate material and work on specific projects in the quieter periods.

Please share as much detail of your teaching experience as you can in your application and supporting statement.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Working together
• Always Improving

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• 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.
• Experience of change management
• 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.
• Training in medicines information.
• Experience of managing others

Skills and competencies

• Communication

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 yearPer Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working