Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Meriden Hospital in Coventry is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading private healthcare provider with a nationwide network. This bank role is on an "as and when required" basis to supplement staffing during busy periods and cover for annual leave or illness.

As Clinical Pharmacist, you will review medications for inpatients and outpatients, advise patients on treatment plans, support safe prescribing, and ensure medicine availability in collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• MPharm/BSc/BPharm degree mandatory
• GPhC registration required
• Clinical hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics, guidelines and legislation
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Autonomous working and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient with electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (EPMA)

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored advice to patients on treatment plans, side effects, and adherence.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, clinical screening, and dose adjustment.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines per local/national policies.
• Collaborate with procurement, stock control and pharmacy technicians to ensure medicine availability.
• Monitor and report medication incidents per MHRA guidance.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decision making

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

EPMA familiarity

Education

MPharm/BSc/BPharm

GPhC registration

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

The Meriden Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

The Meriden Hospital in Coventry 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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