Clinical Services Manager - Pharmacy

Clinical Services Manager - Pharmacy

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, looks for a Clinical Services Manager to join its Pharmacy Department. The position is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent, with a salary up to £62,000 per year (depending on experience, training and qualification).

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and strategic direction for the pharmacy department, ensuring high‑quality service delivery including oncology service provision.
• Manage pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and support workers, ensuring effective rota coverage and workforce planning.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation (GPhC, MHRA, CQC) and national guidance relating to medicines management.
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of policies and SOPs for safe handling, prescribing, dispensing, and storage of medicines.
• Oversee the delivery of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service across inpatient, outpatient, and theatre areas.
• Promote evidence‑based, cost‑effective prescribing through collaboration with prescribers and regular formulary review.

• GPhC‑registered Pharmacist with substantial post‑registration experience.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy and leadership within a hospital setting.
• Excellent knowledge of medicines legislation, governance frameworks, and clinical standards.
• Knowledge of the General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance and their implications for practice.
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.

Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year (bank holidays) increasing to 30 days with service; management bonus scheme; 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 and adoption pay; non‑contributory life insurance;

staff engagement hub with access to discounts and rewards; access to resources, tools and services to support wellbeing; employee recognition programmes; industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and offers inclusive opportunities for all.

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