Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group and The Woodlands Hospital in Darlington are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a bank shift role to support the Pharmacy Department on an as-and-when-required basis.

You will perform medication reviews, advise patients on treatment plans, and assist with safe prescribing and dose adjustments while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm, BSc or BPharm).
• Clinical hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored advice on treatment plans and possible side effects.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation and dose adjustment.
• Review and authorize prescriptions per guidelines and formulary.
• Promote safe, cost-effective medicine use by adherence to policies.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure medicine availability and supply continuity.
• Monitor and report medication incidents, near misses and adverse drug reactions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical decision-making

Autonomous worker

Team collaboration

Education

MPharm / BSc / BPharm

Tools

EPMA

Prescribing systems

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist
The Woodlands Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £27.00 per hour (depending on level of training, qualification and experience)

The Woodlands Hospital in Darlington 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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