Clinical Pharmacist

Overview

Three Shires Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy Department. The role is full‑time (37.5 hours per week) and permanently based in Northampton.

Salary is up to £45,500 per year, depending on experience, training and qualification.

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, addressing 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 the 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.

Requirements and 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 in using electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (e.g., EPMA).

Salary and Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with service).
• Private pension scheme.
• Private healthcare scheme for treatment at Circle Health hospitals, covering pre‑existing conditions.
• Friends & family hospital discounts.
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and offering inclusive opportunities for all candidates. We comply with the Equality Act and seek individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities and expressions.

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