Overview
Job summary: Clinical Pharmacist. Circle Reading Hospital. 37.5 Hours & Permanent. Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy Department.
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
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 (e.g., renal or hepatic impairment).
* 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.
* Participate in antimicrobial stewardship programmes and assist with monitoring high-risk medications (e.g., anticoagulants, cytotoxics, opioids).
* Act as a key clinical advisor within ward rounds, MDTs, and discharge planning meetings.
* Provide medicines-related support and education to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
* 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.
* Support audits, inspections, and clinical governance activities related to medicines management.
* Contribute to policy development, clinical guidelines, and updates to the hospital formulary.
* Educate patients and staff on safe medication use, including self-administration programmes and discharge counselling.
* Provide training to junior pharmacists, pre-registration trainees, and clinical staff on new therapies, prescribing guidelines, and pharmacy services.
* Keep up to date with emerging evidence and clinical best practice through CPD, professional networks, and literature reviews.
Qualifications
* Essential: A masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent). 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. Confident using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).
* Desirable: Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or working towards (e.g., Clinical Diploma or Independent Prescribing). Experience in a specific clinical specialty (e.g., surgery, oncology, cardiology, critical care). Experience in private healthcare or working to CQC standards. Participation in audit, service evaluation, or quality improvement projects. Training or mentorship experience.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Circle Health Group
Address: Circle Hospital, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Website: https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/
Job Details
Date posted: 05 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: E0196-25-0085
Job locations: Circle Hospital, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
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