Clinical Pharmacist

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guildford is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a full-time role at Mount Alvernia Hospital. The successful candidate will conduct medication reviews, provide patient advice, and support safe prescribing practices. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Industry-leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist required.
• Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored advice to patients on treatment plans.
• Support safe prescribing through clinical screening.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Autonomy

Education

Master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)

Tools

Electronic prescribing systems (e.g., EPMA)

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: June 8, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: JR101306

Mount Alvernia Hospital
37.5 hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team in the Pharmacy department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. We can also offer a part-time role.

Duties of this role include:

1. Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions, contraindications, and opportunities for medicines optimisation.
2. Provide tailored advice to patients on their treatment plans, including side effects, compliance, and lifestyle considerations.
3. Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, clinical screening, and dose adjustment (e.g., renal or hepatic impairment).
4. Review and authorise prescriptions in line with clinical guidelines, formulary restrictions, and regulatory requirements.
5. Promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines by supporting adherence to local and national policies.
6. Act as a key clinical advisor within ward rounds, MDTs, and discharge planning meetings.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. A master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).
2. GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
3. Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
4. Strong knowledge of therapeutics, clinical guidelines, and pharmaceutical legislation.
5. Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
6. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
7. Confident using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts, rewards, and voluntary benefits
• Resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We strive to foster an environment where our colleagues can thrive, grow, and develop both professionally and personally. Our principles and values include being selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious, and creative, which are central to our purpose and culture.