Clinical Services Manager - Pharmacy - JR110409

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a Clinical Services Manager for its Pharmacy Department. This full-time role includes responsibilities for leadership, compliance, and service delivery within a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with substantial experience and strong management skills, committed to high-quality service. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience as a pharmacist.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy and leadership in a hospital setting.
• Excellent knowledge of medicines legislation and clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the pharmacy department.
• Manage pharmacy staff and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacist

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or healthcare management

Tools

Electronic prescribing systems

Job description

Overview

Clinical Services Manager - Pharmacy

Bath Clinic

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Bath Clinic 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.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Monday - Friday with a small Saturday clinic rota'd amongst staff.

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits. This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and may be amended in light of future changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and strategic direction for the pharmacy department, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Manage pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and support workers, ensuring effective rota coverage and workforce planning.
• Oversee departmental performance against agreed KPIs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. GPhC, MHRA, CQC) and national guidance relating to medicines management.
• Lead on the development, implementation, and review of policies and SOPs for safe handling, prescribing, dispensing, and storage of medicines.
• Monitor and report medication incidents, lead root cause analysis (RCA) where necessary, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the delivery of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre areas.
• Promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing through collaboration with prescribers and regular formulary review.
• Support the implementation of electronic prescribing systems and digital medicines optimisation tools.
• Lead on recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of the pharmacy team.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for team members, including support with professional registration and revalidation.
• Promote a culture of learning, development, and clinical excellence.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure medicines are used safely and effectively.
• Represent pharmacy in governance meetings, multidisciplinary forums, and business planning activities.
• Act as the main point of contact for external regulators, inspectors, and pharmacy service providers.
• Manage the pharmacy budget, ensuring appropriate procurement and cost control of medicines and consumables.
• Review usage trends and stock levels, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
• Ensure effective use of resources and systems to support operational and financial targets.

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist with substantial post-registration experience.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy and leadership within a hospital setting.
• Excellent knowledge of medicines legislation, governance frameworks, and clinical standards.
• Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance and their implications for practice.
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Ability to lead audits, investigations, and quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, healthcare management, or leadership.
• Familiarity with electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) systems.
• Understanding of NHS and private sector funding, formulary management, and procurement processes.
• Hospital experience is preferable.

Person

What sort of person are you?

• You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
• You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
• You are a highly effective problem solver.
• You are proactive and driven to succeed.
• You are punctual, committed and reliable.
• You are flexible and adaptable.

Other

This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments. You must maintain knowledge and conduct duties responsibly with reference to Health & Safety at Work Act. You must treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.

Details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Salary: £56,000 to £60,000 a year + Benefits & Rewards

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Employer details

Circle Health Group

The Bath Clinic

Claverton Down Road

Combe Down

Bath, BA2 7BR

Website: https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/