Specialist Clinical Pharmacist in Ilford

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT
  
  

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and clinically driven Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford on a fixed-term contract, up to 12 months. Working 22.5 hours per week, you’ll play a key part in delivering safe, patient-focused pharmacy services across a range of elective specialities including Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Endoscopy.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive hospital environment with excellent facilities, a strong governance focus, and a reputation for outstanding patient outcomes. Whether you are an experienced hospital pharmacist or looking to grow into advanced clinical practice, you’ll be joining a team committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and collaborative working.

What you'll be doing

As our Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, you will be involved in delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy and medicines management services, including:

• Providing clinical ward cover, dispensary support and expert advice to consultants, nursing teams and patients.
• Screening prescriptions, reconciling medicines, reviewing drug charts and ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines.
• Supporting the development of enhanced recovery pathways, antimicrobial stewardship, VTE prevention and perioperative medicines optimisation.
• Participating in MDT meetings, ward rounds and outpatient services.
• Contributing to governance activities such as audits, formulary reviews, incident learning and protocol development.
• Working closely with the Site Lead Pharmacist to maintain high standards of clinical quality, patient safety and medicines legislation compliance.
• Providing training, guidance and medicines management education to clinical colleagues.
• Supporting the design of new processes and digital approaches to improve workflow, safety and patient experience.
  
  

What we'll look for in you

We’re seeking a motivated, knowledgeable pharmacist who can bring a patient-centred and solutions-focused approach. You’ll ideally have:

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent) and GPhC registration
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate or willingness to work toward this
• Experience as a clinical pharmacist with a good understanding of hospital or multidisciplinary care
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to apply evidence-based practice
• Sound knowledge of therapeutics, NICE guidance and current hospital pharmacy practices
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively across teams
• A positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safe patient care
  
  

In return we offer;

• A salary up to £54,000 per annum pro rata based on skills and experience
• A wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Work 22.5 hours a week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• A fixed-term contract up to 12 months
  
  

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ilford

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

13-12-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English