Specialist SACT Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Southampton is seeking a Specialist SACT Pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy support in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role includes advising multidisciplinary teams and leading a team of pharmacists. The ideal candidate must have a Master's Degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. A commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to mentor others is essential. Salary ranges from £55,690 to £62,682 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to implement drug information training and manage medication safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy support across various treatment areas.
• Attend consultant ward rounds and advise multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and mentor a band seven cancer pharmacist team.

Skills

Advanced competencies in Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework

Experience in clinical pharmacy

Change management and leadership

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Specialist SACT Pharmacist

Closing date is 22 January 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Below is a concise description of the role.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy support across four outpatient treatment areas, six inpatient wards and a clinical research facility.
• Attend consultant ward rounds, advise multidisciplinary teams, manage admissions and discharges, and conduct audits and research.
• Develop and support the hospital’s chemotherapy electronic prescribing system, including writing and validating protocols.
• Lead and mentor a band seven cancer pharmacist team and potentially manage some staff under the principal pharmacist for cancer services.
• Support the in‑house compounding system and contribute to the design of the new off‑site licensed aseptic unit.
• Participate in clinical trials, including phase 1, and contribute to recruitment and patient care within the centre.

Person specification

Trust values and behaviours

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated advanced competencies in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework (Stage 1 or Stage 2).
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy services within a specialty setting.
• Experience with audit, evaluation and guideline development.
• Teaching or tutoring experience and ability to supervise others.
• Change management and leadership experience.
• Proven ability to implement drug information training and manage medication safety.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Pay

£55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.