Job Description
About The Role
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and clinically driven Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford on a fixed-term contract, up to 12 months. Working 22.5 hours per week, you’ll play a key part in delivering safe, patient-focused pharmacy services across a range of elective specialities including Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Endoscopy.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive hospital environment with excellent facilities, a strong governance focus, and a reputation for outstanding patient outcomes. Whether you are an experienced hospital pharmacist or looking to grow into advanced clinical practice, you’ll be joining a team committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and collaborative working.
What you'll be doing
As our Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will be involved in delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy and medicines management services, including:
* Providing clinical ward cover, dispensary support and expert advice to consultants, nursing teams and patients.
* Screening prescriptions, reconciling medicines, reviewing drug charts and ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines.
* Supporting the development of enhanced recovery pathways, antimicrobial stewardship, VTE prevention and perioperative medicines optimisation.
* Participating in MDT meetings, ward rounds and outpatient services.
* Contributing to governance activities such as audits, formulary reviews, incident learning and protocol development.
* Working closely with the Site Lead Pharmacist to maintain high standards of clinical quality, patient safety and medicines legislation compliance.
* Providing training, guidance and medicines management education to clinical colleagues.
* Supporting the design of new processes and digital approaches to improve workflow, safety and patient experience.
What we'll look for in you
We’re seeking a motivated, knowledgeable pharmacist who can bring a patient-centred and solutions-focused approach. You’ll ideally have:
* Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent) and GPhC registration
* Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate or willingness to work toward this
* Experience as a clinical pharmacist with a good understanding of hospital or multidisciplinary care
* Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to apply evidence-based practice
* Sound knowledge of therapeutics, NICE guidance and current hospital pharmacy practices
* Excellent communication skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively across teams
* A positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safe patient care
In return we offer;
* A salary up to £54,000 per annum pro rata based on skills and experience
* A wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Work 22.5 hours a week
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
* A fixed-term contract up to 12 months
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.