Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for bank shifts at Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester. This role involves conducting medication reviews, providing tailored patient advice, and ensuring safe prescribing practices.

Applicants must hold a Pharmacy degree and GPhC registration, with experience in a clinical pharmacy setting preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a chance to be part of a leading independent healthcare provider.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role is essential.
• Confident using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored advice to patients on treatment plans.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation and clinical screening.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with guidelines.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Strong knowledge of therapeutics

Excellent communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Ability to work autonomously

Electronic prescribing systems

Education

Degree in Pharmacy MPharm, BSc or BPharm

GPhC registration as a Pharmacist

Job description

Overview

Sarum Road Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Sarum Road Hospital

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) – Sarum Road Hospital

Sarum Road Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester 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.

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