Consultant Pharmacist Critical Care
The closing date is 05 May 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). We are seeking a dynamic and experienced pharmacist to provide strategic and clinical leadership within one of the largest and most progressive critical care services on the South Coast.
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.
About 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 are 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 build a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.
Job responsibilities
This post 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).
Key responsibilities include:
* 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 Integrated Care System partners
Critical Care at 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
* Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Evidence of mandatory CPD
* Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
* Completed or working towards the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Consultant Pharmacist Credentialing Portfolio
* Able to work at Doctorate level
* MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
* Research based higher degree or training in research methodologies
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
* Management training/qualification
* Formal teaching training
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Considerable post‑registration experience at an advanced level of pharmacy practice in a large hospital
* Experience of managing a team and service
* Expert knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within adult Critical Care
* Advanced specialist knowledge in Critical Care acquired working as a speciality lead
* Experience of training and tutoring
* Evidence of published research
* Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures
* Experience within pharmacy education and training
* Report and business case writingSound understanding of political agendas
* Experience within risk management
* Work at national level
Values and behaviours
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
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