Clinical Pharmacist

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Holiday entitlement 25 days + bank

Friends & Family discounts

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist at Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent. This part-time role offers 21 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern to support inpatient and outpatient care within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will conduct medication reviews, counsel patients on treatments, and assist with safe prescribing and medicines optimisation. Strong communication and hospital pharmacy experience are essential.

Qualifications

• MPharm/BSc/BPharm degree.
• GPhC registered Pharmacist.
• 2+ years post-qualification hospital experience.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions and optimisation opportunities.
• Provide tailored patient advice on treatment plans, including side effects and adherence.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, screening, and dose adjustments.
• Review and authorise prescriptions per guidelines, formulary, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe, cost-effective medicines use by adhering to policies.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy staff to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor and report medication incidents and adverse drug reactions.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decision making

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

MPharm/BSc/BPharm

GPhC registration

Post-qualification hospital experience

2+ years experience

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist

Chelsfield Park Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, located in Kent.

Position: Part‑time, 21 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

Duties

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions, contraindications, and opportunities for medicines optimisation.
• Provide tailored advice to patients on their treatment plans, including side effects, compliance, and lifestyle considerations.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, clinical screening, and dose adjustment.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with clinical guidelines, formulary restrictions, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe and cost‑effective use of medicines by supporting adherence to local and national policies.
• Collaborate with procurement, stock control, and pharmacy technicians to ensure medicine availability and supply continuity.
• Monitor and report medication incidents, near misses, and adverse drug reactions in line with hospital protocols and MHRA guidance.

Qualifications

• A degree in pharmacy (MPharm, BSc, or BPharm).
• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
• At least 2 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics, clinical guidelines, and pharmaceutical legislation.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £51,000 per year (FTE basis, depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and rewards.
• Extensive awards and voluntary benefits programme.
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive opportunities for all colleagues.