Skills

Leadership Time Management Research Training Recruitment

Job Specifications

Job Overview

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

Expression of Interest - Research Delivery in Community Pharmacy Band 7 - 3 month contract.

A small South Central project team are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist or pharmacy technician to support our research delivery project.

There is complete flexibility over the hours up to 0.7 wte.

The work is focused on community pharmacy but ability to engage and communicate with community pharmacy teams will override direct community pharmacy experience.

You will be fully supported locally by Andy Fox and Cathy McKenzie and from within the wider team by community pharmacy leaders, Professor Mahendra Patel and Ziad Laklouk.

Working for our organisation

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 believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

Gain valuable leadership experience
Be able to manage own time
Add to portfolios for advanced and consultant frameworks
Widen network of engagement and interest

If you are interested in working some extra hours on this project for a short period until the end of March 2026 please get in touch.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

Patient First
Always Improving
Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

Masters Degree in Pharmacy
GPhC registration
Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical speciality acquired working within a suitable specialty
Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies
Audit and evaluative work
Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
Experience of teaching and tutoring

Desirable criteria

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
MRPharmS or equivalent
Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
Training in medicines information
Preparation of prescribing guidelines

About the Company

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is one of the UK’s most innovative healthcare providers and a pioneer in medical research. Rated 'Good' by the CQC in 2017, we cover a broad spectrum of services, including specialist services such as neurological, cardiac and children’s intensive care. Putting patients first is at the heart of everything we do. We work collaboratively to explore new and improved ways of delivering patient-centered care. By empowering our people to innovate, we push the boundaries o... Know more