Clinical Pharmacist (Bank)The Lancaster HospitalBank ShiftsSalary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Lancaster Hospital 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.
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team in the Pharmacy Department.
This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties of this role include:
- 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.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- 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.
- Confident using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…