Clinical Pharmacist – SACT

Circle Health Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join its dynamic Pharmacy department. This full-time role involves conducting medication reviews, providing tailored advice to patients, and supporting safe prescribing practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration, along with strong clinical decision-making and communication skills. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about improving patient care.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Non-contributory Life Insurance

Staff Engagement Hub

Wellbeing Resources

Employee Recognition Programmes

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in pharmacy required.
• GPhC registration essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide tailored advice on treatment plans and side effects.
• Support safe prescribing through clinical screening.

Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Therapeutics Knowledge

Autonomous Working

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)

GPhC Registration as a Pharmacist

Tools

Electronic Prescribing Systems (EPMA)

Job description

Mount Alvernia Hospital
37.5 hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification)

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford 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 in the Pharmacy department, specialising in systemic anti-cancer therapy.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

1. Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions, contraindications, and opportunities for medicines optimisation.
2. Provide tailored advice to patients on their treatment plans, including side effects, compliance, and lifestyle considerations.
3. Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, clinical screening, and dose adjustment (e.g., renal or hepatic impairment).
4. Review and authorise prescriptions in line with clinical guidelines, formulary restrictions, and regulatory requirements.
5. Promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines by supporting adherence to local and national policies.
6. Act as a key clinical advisor within ward rounds, MDTs, and discharge planning meetings.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. A master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent).
2. GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
3. Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
4. Strong knowledge of therapeutics, clinical guidelines, and pharmaceutical legislation.
5. Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
6. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
7. Confident using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow, and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious, and creative, and are at the core of our purpose and culture.