Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology & Haematology

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Join our Pharmacy department as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, leading medicines optimisation and ensuring safe, effective medication management across acute and long‑term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input as part of the multidisciplinary team, including medicines reconciliation, clinical screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Optimise medicines use through evidence‑based interventions and support prescribing decisions via clinical assessment, risk evaluation, and formulary guidance.
• Lead the implementation of medicines optimisation strategies, ensuring prescribing is cost‑effective, safe, and aligned with national and local guidelines.
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical guidelines, protocols, and policies, and monitor and report on medicines usage, compliance, and safety incidents.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior pharmacists, pre‑registration trainees, and pharmacy technicians, and contribute to training programmes for pharmacy staff and other clinical professionals.
• Lead clinical audits, case reviews, and service evaluations within your specialty and represent pharmacy in multidisciplinary quality initiatives and clinical service reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal frameworks (GPhC, CQC, MHRA, controlled drugs legislation) and support the implementation of electronic prescribing systems where applicable.
• Lead or support the development of new pharmacy services, clinical pathways, and patient‑centred care initiatives, contributing to business cases and strategic planning.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with Health & Safety at Work Act and organisational policies.

Qualifications

• GPhC‑registered Pharmacist.
• Significant post‑registration experience in clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in medicines optimisation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.
• BOPA Passport and Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (e.g. Diploma or MSc) – desirable.
• Independent Prescriber qualification – desirable.
• Experience in specialist areas such as oncology, surgery, critical care, or cardiology – desirable.
• Experience in audit, policy development, and quality improvement projects – desirable.
• Familiarity with EPMA systems and digital health tools – desirable.

Benefits

• Salary up to £56,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full‑time role of 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme covering treatment at affiliated hospitals, including pre‑existing conditions.
• Friends & Family hospital discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Access to a staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all employees. We value diversity beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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