Pharmacist-Jobs in United States

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• Working Together
• Always Improving

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