Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

Three Shires Hospital LLP; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton seeks a Clinical Pharmacist for bank shifts within the Pharmacy Department. The role covers busy periods and staff leave on an as‑required basis, offering an hourly rate up to £35 depending on experience and qualifications.

Applicants should hold a pharmacy degree, be GPhC registered, and have hospital pharmacy experience. You will support safe prescribing, medication reviews, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team using EPMA.

Qualifications

• 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 legislation.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (EPMA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions and optimisation opportunities.
• Provide tailored advice to patients on treatment plans, including side effects and adherence.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, screening and dose adjustment.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with guidelines and formulary.
• Promote safe, cost‑effective use of medicines and adherence to policies.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy staff to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor and report medication incidents and adverse drug reactions per MHRA guidance.

Skills

GPhC registration

Clinical decision‑making

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education

MPharm / BSc / BPharm

Tools

EPMA

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) Three Shires Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Three Shires Hospital in Northampton 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