Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team at The Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.
The Princess Grace Hospital, part of the world-renowned HCA Healthcare UK, offers a range of specialist services including complex surgery, medical and intensive care.
Main duties of the job
Role: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Location: The Princess Grace Hospital, London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with contribution to on-calls and weekends on a rota basis
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist who is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care in a hospital setting.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Pharmacist youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will play a key role in supporting the clinical pharmacy service across our inpatient wards, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines through activities such as medicines reconciliation, clinical screening, patient counselling and close collaboration with our multidisciplinary teams. In addition to providing direct patient care, you will support the development of clinical guidelines, participate in audits, and contribute to staff training across the hospital. You will also act as an ambassador for the pharmacy department, helping to drive continuous improvement in medicines management and promote effective, evidence-based prescribing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will play a key role in supporting the clinical pharmacy service across our inpatient wards, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines through activities such as medicines reconciliation, clinical screening, patient counselling and close collaboration with our multidisciplinary teams. In addition to providing direct patient care, you will support the development of clinical guidelines, participate in audits, and contribute to staff training across the hospital. You will also act as an ambassador for the pharmacy department, helping to drive continuous improvement in medicines management and promote effective, evidence-based prescribing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- GPhC Registration
Desirable
- PgDip /masters in clinical or general pharmacy practice, or willingness to enrol (desirable)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in a hospital setting
- Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience in training, clinical audit, or guideline development (desirable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- GPhC Registration
Desirable
- PgDip /masters in clinical or general pharmacy practice, or willingness to enrol (desirable)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in a hospital setting
- Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience in training, clinical audit, or guideline development (desirable)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).