Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves solving medicine-related clinical problems across various specialties and advising doctors, nurses, and pharmacists on patient treatment. You will also operate a busy patient helpline, providing advice to patients after discharge. The position offers opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and involvement in projects like training trainee pharmacists and practice research. It is suitable for Band 6 pharmacists seeking advancement or Band 7 pharmacists looking to enhance their clinical skills.
Essential criteria
- Master's degree in pharmacy
- GPhC registration
- Sound knowledge of medicines information/advice
- Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services
- Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies or equivalent
- 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 or equivalent
- Preparation of prescribing guidelines
- Trust Values
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
- Master's degree in pharmacy
- GPhC registration
- Sound knowledge of medicines information/advice
- Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services
- Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies or equivalent
- Audit and evaluative work
- Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Experience of teaching and tutoring
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- MRPharmS or equivalent
- Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission or equivalent
- Preparation of prescribing guidelines
- Trust Values
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 12d
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist)
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist)
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will solving medicine-related clinical problems across a wide array of clinical specialties.
Our service is a recognised centre of excellence, and unique to southern England. Our working environment means there'll always be senior clinical pharmacists on hand when you need them. We are well known for being a friendly supportive team, and we'll support your development through mentoring and training designed to meet your individual needs.
All our pharmacists have short and long-term projects on the go, including training and supervising trainee pharmacists, practice research, and web publications. It's a great way to build your CV with higher level experience in a way that is not available to many other band 7 pharmacists. Our award-winning NHS website www.medicineslearningportal.org is used throughout the UK and 94% of pharmacists say it improves their clinical decisions.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you ach
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