Highly Specialist Informatics Pharmacist
Job summary
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
Are you a forward-thinking pharmacist with a passion for digital transformation in healthcare? We're 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'll 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'll also contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and training delivery, while ensuring compliance with national standards and governance frameworks.
We're seeking a dynamic individual with strong leadership, change management, and communication skills. You'll need a Master's degree in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and experience in clinical pharmacy and digital systems. If you're motivated by innovation, teamwork, and improving patient safety through technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in shaping the future of digital medicines management at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 RequiredGPhC-registered pharmacist with a Masters 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 InformationParticipation 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent level of experience
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice
- 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.
- Experience of change management
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
- 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
- Project Management training or qualification
- Experience of managing others
- Formal Teaching Training
Trust Values
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx
- Company
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom SO16 6YD
- Employment Type
- Secondment
- Salary
- £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom SO16 6YD
- Employment Type
- Secondment
- Salary
- £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year
- Posted