Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

circlehealth; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 3,978,000 - 5,665,000; Part time

Job summary

The Park Hospital in Nottingham is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for bank shifts to cover busy periods and absences. You will conduct inpatient and outpatient reviews, provide patient guidance, and support safe prescribing under nationally recognised guidelines.

Applicants should hold an MPharm/BSc/BPharm with GPhC registration and experience in hospital pharmacy. The role requires autonomous work within a multidisciplinary team and familiarity with EPMA systems.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
• Knowledge of therapeutics and pharmaceutical legislation.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (EPMA).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GPhC registration

Hospital pharmacy experience

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Autonomous working

EPMA familiarity

Education

MPharm/BSc/BPharm

Tools

EPMA

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

The Park Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Park Hospital in Nottingham 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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