Clinical Pharmacist (Bank) - Meds Optimization & Patient Advice

Circle Health; Bath; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Bath Clinic is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist on a bank basis to cover busy periods and staff leave. You will conduct inpatient and outpatient medication reviews, advise patients on treatment plans, and support safe prescribing while ensuring availability and cost-effective use of medicines.

The role requires GPhC registration, hospital pharmacy experience, and strong therapeutics knowledge, with autonomous working alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm, BSc or BPharm).
• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
• Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and pharmaceutical legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions and optimisation opportunities.
• Provide tailored patient advice on treatment plans, side effects and lifestyle considerations.
• Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, screening and dose adjustment.
• Review and authorise prescriptions in line with guidelines and formulary restrictions.
• Promote safe, cost-effective medicine use and adherence to local/national policies.
• Collaborate with procurement, stock control and pharmacy technicians to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor and report medication incidents and adverse drug reactions per MHRA guidance.

Skills

Clinical reviews

Therapeutics knowledge

Communication

Autonomy

Education

MPharm

BSc/BPharm

Tools

EPMA

Job description

Circle Health Bath Clinic is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist on a bank basis to cover busy periods and staff leave. You will conduct inpatient and outpatient medication reviews, advise patients on treatment plans, and support safe prescribing while ensuring availability and cost-effective use of medicines.

The role requires GPhC registration, hospital pharmacy experience, and strong therapeutics knowledge, with autonomous working alongside a multidisciplinary team.