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.