University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

About the Company

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is one of the UK’s most innovative healthcare providers and a pioneer in medical research. Rated 'Good' by the CQC in 2017, we cover a broad spectrum of services, including specialist services such as neurological, cardiac and children’s intensive care.

Putting patients first is at the heart of everything we do. We work collaboratively to explore new and improved ways of delivering patient-centered care. By empowering our people to innovate, we push the boundaries of medicine to positively impact on patients’ lives.

We are committed to innovation and research, encouraging all staff at UHS to share their ideas, and working in partnership with a wide variety of research institutions. We harness the power of teams and pioneer new healthcare methods to consistently deliver high quality patient outcomes. For example:

• We were the first hospital in England to use stem cell injections to improve mobility after stroke

• We introduced bedside bikes on the recommendation of our Physiotherapy team, reducing patient recovery times

• We were one of the first Genomic Medicine Centres in the UK to specialise in diagnosis and treatment of patients with rare diseases and cancers

We take pride in enhancing the skills of our staff to aid their career development - facilitated by high quality training and opportunities in a variety of areas - supporting them to reach their full potential.

• We provide hospital services to around 1.9 million people in Southampton and south Hampshire

• Every year, we treat over 140,000 inpatients and day patients

• We also see over 500,000 outpatients and treat over 100,000 emergency cases

Listed Jobs

Company Name

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Job Title

Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

**Job Title** Apprentice Pharmacy Technician **Role Summary** A Level 3 apprenticeship providing a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (GPhC accredited). The role combines blended online learning, regional study days, and practical placements across dispensing rooms, pharmacy stores, wards, and aseptic units within a teaching hospital setting. **Expectations** - Complete the 2‑year apprenticeship with competency‑based assessment. - Work 37.5 hrs/week, including one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) and one bank holiday. - Demonstrate professional health & safety, risk management, teamwork, and patient‑focused service. **Key Responsibilities** - Dispense prescriptions accurately (year 1) and perform final accuracy checks (year 2). - Issue medications to patients with advice under supervision. - Receive, store, and distribute medicines within the Trust’s pharmacy stores. - Participate in audit, pharmacy risk, electronic prescribing, and clinical trial processes. - Conduct ward‑based medication reviews with patients. - Observe aseptic unit production of IV antibiotics, TPN, and cytotoxic infusions. - Maintain accurate records and documentation. - Collaborate with pharmacy team, section leads, and healthcare professionals. **Required Skills** - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Basic mathematics and communication (English). - Ability to work in a team and independently under supervision. - Sound knowledge of health & safety and risk management. - Time‑management skills and flexibility for weekend duties. - Basic IT literacy (electronic prescribing/record systems). **Required Education & Certifications** - Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or higher, including English Language, Maths, and Science. - Acceptance to undertake a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. - Optional Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy considered advantageous. ---

Southampton, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

04-12-2025

Company Name

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist) Research Support

Job Description

**Job Title** Clinical Pharmacist (Specialist) Research Support **Role Summary** Provide short‑term research support for a community pharmacy project. Work within a small research team, contributing to audit, evaluation, guideline preparation and teaching activities to enhance evidence‑based practice across community pharmacy settings. **Expectations** - Deliver research outputs and project deliverables on schedule (through March 2026). - Exhibit leadership and autonomous time‑management skills. - Expand professional network within community pharmacy and broader healthcare communities. - Uphold GPhC standards and maintain high quality of work. **Key Responsibilities** - Coordinate and conduct research activities related to community pharmacy delivery. - Design, implement, and analyse audits and evaluative studies. - Prepare and review prescribing guidelines and medicines information materials. - Deliver teaching and tutoring sessions to pharmacy staff and students. - Compile research findings into reports, presentations, and portfolio documentation. - Liaise with community pharmacy leaders, external stakeholders, and project team members. **Required Skills** - Leadership, project coordination, and autonomous time‑management. - Strong analytical and data‑analysis capabilities. - Audit methodology and evaluation design. - Effective teaching, tutoring, and educational delivery. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement. - Understanding of research ethics, regulatory frameworks, and healthcare priorities. **Required Education & Certifications** - Master’s Degree in Pharmacy. - Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). - Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical specialty through relevant practice. - Completed Foundation Framework / GLF competencies. - Demonstrated audit and evaluative experience. - Experience in teaching or tutoring pharmacy professionals. **Desirable Qualifications** - Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent. - MRPharmS or equivalent advanced qualification. - Training in medicines information. - Experience in preparing prescribing guidelines.

Southampton, United kingdom

On site

29-12-2025

Company Name

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Job Title

Genetic Technologist

Job Description

Job title: Genetic Technologist Role Summary: Provide hands‑on technical support for a full range of genomic diagnostics including haematological disease, MRD, pharmacogenomics, lymphoma and solid tumour testing. Conduct culture of human tissue and blood samples, perform qPCR, ddPCR and capillary electrophoresis assays, and contribute to quality control and data interpretation within a multidisciplinary molecular pathology team. Expectations: - Deliver accurate, timely results within a regulated laboratory environment. - Maintain high standards of sample integrity, assay performance and documentation. - Engage in continuous professional development and participate in training programmes (IBMS, STP, HSST). - Collaborate effectively with Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and support staff to meet service demands. Key Responsibilities: - Culture human tissue and blood samples in the Culture Hub. - Execute molecular assays (qPCR, ddPCR, capillary electrophoresis) for genomic investigations. - Perform routine QC and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. - Record and report results in accordance with laboratory information systems and regulatory guidelines. - Interpret assay data, flag abnormalities, and liaise with clinicians for follow‑up. - Participate in laboratory rotations and cross‑training to support service flexibility. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities. Required Skills: - Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (sample preparation, PCR, ddPCR, electrophoresis). - Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities. - Attention to detail and adherence to SOPs and quality standards. - Effective written and verbal communication. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Competence in laboratory safety, biosafety and waste management. Required Education & Certifications: - BSc (or equivalent) in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science or related discipline. - Ongoing participation in Continuing Professional Development. - Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., Health and Care Professions Council) and/or completion of IBMS, STP or HSST certifications is desirable.

Salisbury, United kingdom

On site

16-02-2026