Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

Circle Health; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team in Rickmansworth. This role involves conducting medication reviews, providing patient advice, and ensuring safe prescribing. Candidates should have GPhC registration and a relevant degree in Pharmacy. This bank role allows for a flexible work schedule based on needs during busy periods and staff absences.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist required.
• Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical guidelines and pharmaceutical legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews, identifying interactions and opportunities for optimization.
• Provide tailored advice to patients on treatment plans.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation and clinical screening.

Skills

GPhC registration

Excellent communication skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Ability to work autonomously

Strong knowledge of therapeutics

Confident using electronic prescribing systems

Education

Degree in Pharmacy MPharm, BSc or BPharm

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Degree in Pharmacy MPharm, BSc or BPharm.
• 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).

Employer and setting

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.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

Culture

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.