Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Bishops Wood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Bishops Wood Hospital seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Department on a bank basis. The role involves supporting inpatient and outpatient medicine optimisation, reviewing prescriptions, and advising patients on medications during busy periods.

Applicants should hold an MPharm/BSc/BPharm and GPhC registration, with prior clinical hospital pharmacy experience preferred. EPMA proficiency and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm, BSc or BPharm) and GPhC registration.
• Experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored patient advice on treatment plans, side effects and adherence.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with guidelines and formulary.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation and dosing adjustments.
• Promote safe and cost-effective medicine use and policy adherence.
• Collaborate with procurement, stock control and pharmacy technicians to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor and report medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in line with MHRA guidance.

Skills

Therapeutics knowledge

Clinical guidelines

Pharmaceutical legislation

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Autonomy in work

Team collaboration

EPMA proficiency

Education

MPharm / BSc / BPharm degree

Tools

EPMA

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) Bishops Wood Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex 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. "Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy" 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 out 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