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Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Pharmacist

SO16 6YD

Key information

Pay
Negotiable
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
13 Oct 2026
Closing date
27 Oct 2026

About this role

This is much more than a clinical pharmacy role. It is an opportunity to become a valued member of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, influencing care at the bedside, driving innovation and helping some of our most vulnerable patients achieve the very best outcomes.

Why You'll Love This Role

Be the medicines expert within both the Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care UnitsParticipate in consultant-led ward rounds and complex clinical decision-making. Work alongside world-class neonatologists, intensivists, nurses, pharmacists and specialist practitioners. A Typical Day Could Include... Optimising medicines for a premature infant born at just 24 weeksAdvising on life-saving treatments for critically ill childrenEvaluating and prescribing parenteral nutrition . Contributing to research, audit and quality improvement projectsTeaching and mentoring pharmacists, doctors and nurses. Working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team. Leading medicines safety initiatives across Children's Services. No two days are the same, and every day presents an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.We're

Looking For Someone Who Has

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience Excellent clinical and communication skills A passion for delivering exceptional patient care

Will Bring

Enthusiasm, innovation and a desire to improve services A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working Commitment to personal and professional development The confidence to influence practice and drive change Experience in paediatrics, neonatology, intensive care or another specialist area is desirable, but we are equally interested in candidates with the right aptitude and ambition to develop within this exciting area. What's In It For You? A highly specialised and rewarding clinical roleOpportunities for professional developmentInvolvement in audit, research and innovationA supportive and experienced childrens pharmacy teamAccess to one of the UK's most exciting specialist clinical environmentsThe chance to positively impact the lives of babies, children and their families every single dayJoin UsIf you are looking for a career that is challenging, inspiring and genuinely makes a difference, we would love to hear from you. Informal visits and enquiries are warmly welcomed. Small patients. Young patients. Big challenges. Extraordinary opportunities. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.