Clinical Pharmacist

Circle Health Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Lincoln Private Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for bank shifts. The role involves providing cover during busy periods and supporting the Pharmacy Department with medication reviews and patient counselling.

You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, with duties including safe prescribing, dose adjustments, and ensuring supply continuity. The role is compensated at up to £27 per hour, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold GPhC registration as Pharmacist.
• Experience in clinical hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored patient advice on treatment plans, side effects, and adherence.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation and dose adjustment.
• Review and authorise prescriptions per guidelines and formulary.
• Promote safe, cost-effective medicine use aligned with policies.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy staff to ensure supply.
• Monitor and report medication incidents per MHRA guidance.

Skills

GPhC registration

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

MPharm / BSc / BPharm

Tools

EPMA

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

Lincoln Private Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £27.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Lincoln Private Hospital 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 of staff in the Pharmacy Department.

This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• 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.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A degree in Pharmacy MPharm, BSc or BPharm.
• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
• 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.
• Confident using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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