Paediatric Pharmacist

Job overview

Step Into a Rewarding Career in Paediatric Pharmacy! Join the Children’s Pharmacy Team at Southampton Children’s Hospital ☺ We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and passionate pharmacist to become part of our vibrant clinical pharmacy team at Southampton Children’s Hospital. This role has become available thanks to an internal promotion—proof of the strong development and progression culture in our team. This rotational post spans both paediatric and neonatal services, offering diverse and rewarding experiences alongside a friendly and supportive group of specialist pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

As a Clinical Pharmacist in this role, you’ll provide expert support to paediatric and neonatal patients, working closely with consultants, nurses, technical services, and families. Your rotation will keep things fresh and challenging while developing your expertise.

Your responsibilities will include: •    Joining consultant-led ward rounds •    Co-developing treatment guidelines with senior clinicians •    Supporting neonatal and paediatric nutrition teams •    Teaching students and healthcare professionals •    Mentoring junior pharmacists •    Involvement in homecare, audits, and research projects ________________________________________ Who We're Looking For

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented pharmacist with strong communication skills and a passion for paediatrics. Experience in children's pharmacy is a plus, but not essential—we’ll support you every step of the way with tailored training and development led by senior paediatric pharmacists. This role is also available as a development post (Band 6 to Band 7), giving you a clear pathway to progress using the RPS framework. ________________________________________ Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your pharmacy career or develop a new specialty, this is your chance to grow with one of the most respected children’s hospitals in the country. Be part of a team that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.

Apply now and help shape the future of children’s healthcare.