Description
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
As a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert clinical pharmacy input as part of the multidisciplinary team, conducting medicines reconciliation, clinical screening, and therapeutic drug monitoring. You will optimise medicines use through evidence-based interventions, ensuring the safe and effective management of long-term and acute conditions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical assessment, risk evaluation, and formulary guidance to support prescribing decisions
- Leading on implementation of medicines optimisation strategies, ensuring prescribing is cost-effective, safe, and aligned with national/local guidelines
- Contributing to the development and review of clinical guidelines, protocols, and policies
- Monitoring and reporting on medicines usage, compliance, and safety incidents, participating in root cause analysis and quality improvement
To be considered for this role, you should meet the following criteria:
- GPhC-registered Pharmacist
- Significant post-registration experience in clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting
- Strong clinical knowledge and experience in medicines optimisation
- Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff
- BOPA Passport and Clinical Pharmacy Diploma
In return, we offer a competitive salary of up to £56,000 per year, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification, as well as a range of employee benefits, including:
- 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