Chelsfield Park Hospital — Bank Shifts — Salary: Up to £30.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Overview
Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent is part of the Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics. We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Department team. This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, supplementing staffing levels during busy periods and covering for staff on annual leave or absence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying interactions, contraindications, and opportunities for medicines optimisation.
- Provide tailored advice to patients on their treatment plans, including side effects, compliance, and lifestyle considerations.
- Support safe prescribing through reconciliation, clinical screening, and dose adjustment.
- Review and authorise prescriptions in line with clinical guidelines, formulary restrictions, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote safe and cost‑effective use of medicines by supporting adherence to local and national policies.
- Collaborate with procurement, stock control, and pharmacy technicians to ensure medicine availability and supply continuity.
- Monitor and report medication incidents, near misses, and adverse drug reactions in line with hospital protocols and MHRA guidance.
Qualifications
- A degree in Pharmacy (MPharm, BSc or BPharm).
- GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
- Previous experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
- Strong knowledge of therapeutics, clinical guidelines, and pharmaceutical legislation.
- Excellent communication and clinical decision‑making skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Confidence using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive working environment. For more information on our philosophy and values, visit https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy.
