Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Windsor; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) to join the Pharmacy Department. This bank role provides cover during busy periods and absences, working on an "as and when required" basis.

You will conduct medication reviews, advise patients on treatment plans, support safe prescribing, and collaborate with the team to ensure medicines availability and safety. GPhC registration and clinical hospital experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm, BSc or BPharm) is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions and optimisation opportunities.
• Provide tailored advice to patients on treatment plans, including side effects and adherence.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, screening, and dose adjustments.
• Review and authorise prescriptions per guidelines and formulary.
• Promote safe, cost-effective medicine use by adhering to policies.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy staff to ensure medicine availability.
• Monitor and report medication incidents and ADRs per MHRA guidance.

Skills

Therapeutics knowledge

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Autonomy

EPMA user

Education

MPharm / BSc / BPharm degree

Tools

EPMA

Job description

The Princess Margaret Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £30.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)

The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor 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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