Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Lincoln Private Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for bank shifts in the Pharmacy Department. The role involves conducting medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, advising patients on treatment plans, supporting safe prescribing, and ensuring medicines are reviewed and prescribed within guidelines.

Applicants should hold an MPharm (or BSc/BPharm), be GPhC registered, and have hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• MPharm (or BSc/BPharm) required.
• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Previous hospital clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong therapeutics knowledge and clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication and ability to work autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions and optimization opportunities.
• Provide tailored patient advice on treatment plans, including side effects and compliance.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, clinical screening and dose adjustments.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with guidelines and formulary restrictions.
• Promote safe, cost-effective medicine use in line with policies.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy staff to ensure medicine availability.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

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 thePharmacy 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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