Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist – Circle Health Group

The Winterbourne Hospital & The Harbour Hospital are part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics. We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy department.

This is a full‑time role (37.5 hours a week) with part‑time hours considered. The role holder will cover a flexible shift pattern with no weekend or on‑call working. It is a dual‑site role with responsibilities split between The Winterbourne Hospital and The Harbour Hospital.

• 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.

• A master’s 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).

• Salary:
  From £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles, and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative, and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group philosophy, visit Circle Health Group Philosophy.