Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational

The Harley Street Clinic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their exceptional team. The role involves managing patient care across various departments and contributing to a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical pharmacy services, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should have an MPharm degree, relevant clinical experience, and a proactive approach to pharmacy services. This permanent position promises excellent benefits and a dynamic working environment, reflecting the values of empathy and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• MPharm degree and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy as a registered pharmacist.
• Willingness to develop specialist clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the daily running of all pharmacy areas.
• Provide safe, proactive clinical pharmacy services to patients.
• Manage medicines reconciliation and assess pharmaceutical needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions for medication advice.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Independent prescribing

Patient counseling

Evidence-based practice

Medicines management

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Role :

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Rotational)

Location :

The Harley Street Clinic, London

Hours :

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with contribution to on‑call and weekends on a rota basis

Contract Type :

Permanent

Salary :

Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)

We’re looking for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at The Harley Street Clinic currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

Based in London’s medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient‑centred service across our world‑renown campus that house several centres of excellence from Cardiac to Diagnostics to Complex Oncology.

As a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for working across all aspects of the core pharmacy services which may include provision of medicines management, advice and evidence‑based practice to inpatients and outpatients, patient services, risk management and clinical governance. You will be joining a team working across various specialities, including both outpatient and inpatient settings as well as dispensary. The Harley Street Clinic provides exceptional specialist care in all areas of cardiology and cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, neurology and neurosurgery and critical care.

Job Responsibilities

• To participate in the daily running of all areas of the pharmacy department, including designated time in the dispensary, outpatients, and including provision of clinical pharmacy to complex inpatient areas such as critical care, theatre, specialized surgery like gastro‑intestinal, cardiac and neurosurgery.
• To provide a safe, proactive and patient‑focused clinical pharmacy service to all patients, staff and practitioners. This includes undertaking medicines reconciliation, assessing pharmaceutical needs, assessing and facilitating the use of Patient’s Own Drugs, discharge planning, cost effective medicines usage, including prescription monitoring and supply, provision of drug information, evidence‑based practice and patient counselling, reporting any clinical incidents as necessary.
• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical service including prescription monitoring and supply, provision of drug information, evidence‑based practice and patient counselling, including participation in ward rounds.
• Provide medicines advice and information to improve prescribing within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), using evidence‑based medicine guidelines.
• To develop and maintain a pharmacy service that is proactive and responsive to the needs of patients and service users

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You’ll Bring3>

• MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma / Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) or willingness to enrol
• Independent Prescriber qualification (desirable)
• Experience within a hospital pharmacy setting as a registered pharmacist
• Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to job role

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist you’ll be eligible for :

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

HCA Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.