Circle Health Group
Clinical Pharmacist - Circle Health Group
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Clinical Pharmacist - Circle Health Group
Clinical Pharmacist – Permanent (22.5 Hours/Week)
About the Role
Woodlands Hospital, based in Darlington and part of Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—seeks a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy Department.
This is a permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours/week) with a flexible shift pattern. Salary is up to £48,300 per year, depending on experience, training, and qualifications.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Medicines Management & Patient Care
- Conduct medication reviews for inpatients and outpatients, identifying:
- Drug interactions
- Contraindications
- Opportunities for medicines optimisation
- Provide personalised patient advice on:
- Treatment plans
- Side effects
- Compliance (adherence)
- Lifestyle considerations
Safety & Prescribing
- Support safe prescribing through:
- Prescription reconciliation (ensuring accuracy)
- Clinical screening (risk assessment)
- Dose adjustments
- Authorise prescriptions in line with:
- Clinical guidelines
- Formulary restrictions
- Regulatory requirements (e.g., MHRA, NHS policies)
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Patient & Cost-Effectiveness
- Promote safe and cost-effective medicine use by adhering to local/national policies.
- Collaborate with:
- Procurement teams
- Stock control
- Pharmacy technicians to ensure medicine availability and supply continuity.
Risk Monitoring & Incident Reporting
- Monitor and report:
- Medication incidents
- Near misses
- Adverse drug reactions in compliance with hospital protocols and MHRA guidance.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Degree in pharmacy (MPharm, BSc, or BPharm).
- GPhC registration.
- Experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy role.
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Therapeutics
- Clinical guidelines
- Pharmaceutical legislation
- Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to:
- Work autonomously or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in electronic prescribing and EPMA systems.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a competitive package, including:
Core Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 days with service), plus UK bank holidays.
- Private Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare Scheme (treating at Circle Health Group hospitals, covering pre-existing conditions).
- Friends & Family Discounts at hospital facilities.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
- Non-contributory life insurance.
- Staff Engagement Hub, offering:
- Discounts
- Rewards system
- Voluntary benefits
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Wellbeing & Professional Development
- Access to wellbeing resources, tools, and services.
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities.
About Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds—going beyond standard equality protections to celebrate varied experiences, skills, and work styles.
Core principles:
- Selfless
- Compassionate
- Committed
- Collaborative
- Brave
- Agile
- Tenacious
- Creative
Learn more about their Philosophy & Culture.
Contact: For more information, call Archana Desai or Linda Oliver on 01325 341700.
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