University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with 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.
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.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). This senior leadership role will shape the future direction of critical care pharmacy services across UHS and the wider system.
You will co‑lead a highly skilled pharmacy team and work closely with senior medical, nursing and Trust leaders to improve medicines optimisation, prescribing quality and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and delivering the strategic vision for medicines use in critical care
* Leading innovation, quality improvement and medication safety
* Driving and delivering research and evaluation, with an established or emerging research portfolio
* Championing education, training and advanced practice development
* Working collaboratively with universities, national networks and ICSP partners
Requirements
The role is for Pharmacists who have been credentialled as a Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care.
You will need considerable post‑registration experience at an advanced level of pharmacy practice and extensive clinical expertise within adult Critical Care, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to patient safety, service development, education and research.
The trust is working towards a 7‑day working pattern. You will be expected to work one weekend shift every six weeks and one late night per week (5‑7pm).
About UHS
UHS hosts one of the largest critical care units on the South Coast and is a Major Trauma Centre, with 70 adult critical care beds (including 48 Level 3). Our services support a diverse caseload, including trauma, neurosciences, cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery. The Trust achieved exceptional outcomes during COVID‑19, attributed to strong multidisciplinary working.
Pharmacy at UHS
UHS has a large, well‑established clinical pharmacy service with over 80 pharmacists and is a digital exemplar Trust.
Critical Care uses MetaVision 6.1 for clinical information, note keeping and electronic prescribing, with remote access available. The large critical care pharmacy team includes a part‑time consultant pharmacist with a strong research focus, 8 specialist pharmacists and a rotational training post. There is a strong development culture aligned with the Advanced Practitioner Framework.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026.
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