Senior Specialist Pharmacist - Hepatology | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior pharmacist to join the hepatology service at UHS.

This centre provides a range of specialist treatments that focus on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and biliary tract. UHS is the network lead site for the Wessex Operational Delivery Network (ODN) for the treatment of hepatitis C. It is also the regional referral unit for complex liver disease including liver transplantation (outreach service from Addenbrookes) and the management of hepatocellular carcinoma.

We are seeking an experienced clinical pharmacist in hospital pharmacy with a sound knowledge of medical specialities (ideally hepatology and gastroenterology) who is motivated to deliver specialist hepatology pharmacy services, provide care for hepatology in- and out-patients and provide pharmaceutical management of viral hepatitis.

We are very proud of our development and utilisation of independent prescribing pharmacists and would encourage the successful candidate to make full use of their skills, working closely alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, joining ward rounds where appropriate, and prescribing for both inpatient and discharge purposes. This post would be ideal for a pharmacist wishing to progress their career and portfolio or to gain experience in a clinical speciality.

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.

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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, recognising 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.

The position will involve

• Developing a specialist in-patient clinical pharmacy service for hepatology
• Providing day to day support for the prescribing of hepatitis C treatment and ensure compliance with national and NICE guidance
• To work across the primary/secondary care interface within hepatology and viral hepatitis
• Aiding in implementing NICE guidance and horizon scanning for new medicines for hepatology
• Developing evidence based treatment guidelines, often in conjunction with primary care and the District Prescribing Committee
• Undertaking clinical audit and teaching within the multidisciplinary team
• Providing pharmaceutical input and leadership for the management of alcohol use disorders within UHS

Team working skills are essential to the post as is the ability to integrate within a large team of pharmacists and the ward level multidisciplinary team.

You will be part of a well-integrated team, working closely alongside consultants and ward nurses. You will be well supported by a team of medicines management technicians and included in the wider Division B (Medicine & Elderly Care) pharmacy team where you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with the pharmacists, technicians and SATO’s within this team to have your say in the strategic and day-to-day operation of the pharmacy service to Division B.

• This is a vacancy for a full time band 8a clinical pharmacist
• 1 in 5 late nights until 7pm
• 1 in 6 weekends (working either Sat or Sun)
• All staff are required to contribute to extended hours, weekends & bank holidays as part of core hours. This includes general dispensary duties such as dispensing prescriptions and clinical pharmacy duties.

The large Pharmacy department employs over 300 staff and highly respected within the Trust as a dynamic and forward-thinking department. If the idea of 300 staff sounds daunting, fear not – the department is spilt into a range of friendly and supportive teams of different sizes with clear structures helping to ensure you always get the personal treatment and can have an impact.

As a department we have a strong commitment to continuing professional development. The post-holder will have the opportunity to undertake further study in clinical, leadership or managerial qualifications. You will be supported by an established medicines management service, a team of specialist pharmacists and an experienced head of clinical pharmacy.

Our clear vision - “Safer medicines, safer patients” is recognised by all staff who enjoy an environment in which they can flourish, grow and develop. We are constantly striving to improve, using technology and digital resources to provide world class medicine management activities.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jun 2026