Clinical Pharmacist

Job Advertisement: Clinical Pharmacist

Position Overview

• Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

• Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

• Location: Circle Reading Hospital, Reading

• Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)

• Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting top-tier clinical and pharmaceutical professionals with premier independent medical providers. We are proud to partner with Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a skilled and dedicated Clinical Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Department at Circle Reading Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying drug interactions, contraindications, and opportunities for medicines optimization.

• Provide tailored, patient-focused advice regarding treatment plans, potential side effects, treatment compliance, and lifestyle considerations.

• Support safe prescribing practices through accurate medication reconciliation, clinical screening, and appropriate dose adjustments.

• Authorize and review prescriptions in strict line with clinical guidelines, formulary restrictions, and regulatory requirements.

• Promote safe and cost-effective medicine usage by supporting adherence to local and national policies.

• Collaborate closely with procurement, stock control, and pharmacy technicians to ensure continuous medicine availability and supply chain continuity.

• Monitor, record, and report medication incidents, near misses, and adverse drug reactions in line with hospital protocols and MHRA guidance.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm, BSc, or BPharm).

• Registration: Current, valid GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.

• Experience: Previous hands-on experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role, backed by at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of therapeutics, clinical guidelines, and pharmaceutical legislation.

• Skills: Excellent communication, autonomous working capability, and sound clinical decision-making skills within a multidisciplinary team.

• Technical Proficiency: Confidence utilizing electronic prescribing and medication administration systems (such as EPMA).

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per year.

• Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.

• Healthcare & Pension: Private Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, plus family and friends hospital discounts.

• Wellbeing & Security: Non-contributory life insurance, staff wellbeing resources, and an engagement hub packed with exclusive rewards and discounts.

• Professional Growth: Industry-leading training, continuous professional development, and career advancement programs.