Clinical Pharmacist

Circle Health Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist for a bank/as‑and‑when‑required position. You will review inpatients and outpatients, advise patients on treatment plans, support safe prescribing, and ensure medicine availability.

The role stresses autonomous work within a multidisciplinary team at a private hospital network. Applicants should hold an MPharm or equivalent, be GPhC registered, and have hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist and a Pharmacy degree.
• Experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and pharmaceutical legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored patient advice on treatment plans and adherence.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation and dose adjustment.
• Review prescriptions in line with guidelines and formulary.
• Promote cost-effective medicine use and policy adherence.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy staff for supply continuity.
• Monitor medication incidents and adverse drug reactions per MHRA.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MPharm

GPhC Registered

Tools

EPMA

Electronic prescribing systems

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)
Location: Sarum Road Hospital - Winchester
Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour
About the Role Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester 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.
At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK's largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen.
We're also passionate about our people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare.