Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Royton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Beaumont Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team on a bank basis. The role covers as-needed shifts, providing expert pharmaceutical care and supporting patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

To be successful, you will hold an MPharm, be GPhC registered, have clinical hospital experience, and be proficient with EPMA or similar systems. The post offers an hourly rate negotiable up to £25 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent) is required.
• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist is required.
• Clinical hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics, guidelines, and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored patient advice on treatment plans and adherence.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation and dose adjustments.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with guidelines and formulary.
• Promote safe, cost-effective medicine use in line with policies.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

EPMA experience

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registered Pharmacist

Tools

EPMA system

Job description

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

The Beaumont Hospital in Bolton 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.

What we are looking for:

• A master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).
• 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).

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 (e.g., renal or hepatic impairment).
• Prescribing and Medicines Management:
• 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.

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”

About Us

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

Circle Health Group is an equal opportunities employer.