Progressive Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician​/Practitioner

Job Overview

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see the Job Description for the details of the role.

UHS Pharmacy employs over 400 staff; our Pharmacy Technicians/ Practitioners are fundamental in supporting the provision of Pharmacy services in a range of roles.

We have an excellent track record of supporting staff development and career progression and many of our support workers progress to more advanced positions within the department, including trainee technician posts and senior support worker posts.

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 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.

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.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on‑site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

This is a dynamic and fast‑paced service, and successful candidates must be able to work flexibly and respond positively to changing priorities and service demands.

• The ability to multitask effectively in a complex and evolving environment
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges
• The ability to work accurately under pressure while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in their working practices to support service needs

Full requirements of essential and desirable skills can be accessed in the attached JD/PS.

Core working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with two late shifts per week (until 5:30 pm) required as part of the rota. Flexibility to support the service outside of core hours may be required on occasion.

• Registered pharmacy technician in the UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months (Pharmacy Technicians) or educated to degree level in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge (Practitioners) and pharmacy experience skills and understanding relevant to…