Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

Senior Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – London Bridge Hospital, Central London

Location: London Bridge Hospital, Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week with late, Saturday and on‑call contributions on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience – and a host of excellent benefits, including private healthcare

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacist with experience in Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) & Medicine to join our “outstanding” Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, as rated by CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK’s largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care, spanning three main buildings and five outpatient centres. It hosts specialist units in orthopaedics, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

Responsibilities

• Lead antimicrobial stewardship across the campus, participating in multidisciplinary AMS ward rounds, ensuring follow‑up of actions and recommendations, and reporting data.
• Collaborate with consultant microbiologists and the infection control team to develop a culture that reduces hospital acquired infections (HAIs) and supports prudent antimicrobial use.
• Investigate incidents, aid implementation of new antimicrobial initiatives, and lead the writing and review of antimicrobial policies via Microguide.
• Provide clinical service to specialist medical wards, including liver, transplant, critical care, oncology, cardiac and gastroenterology wards.
• Support the training and development of junior pharmacists in these areas.

Qualifications

• Masters in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Registered with the GPhC.
• Specialist clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience in AMS & Medicine.
• Extensive hospital clinical pharmacy practice experience, including in specialties such as liver, transplant, critical care, oncology, and cardiology.
• Postgraduate diploma or masters in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with an option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution increasing 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.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

HCA Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our core values across all areas of the organisation. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence and continuously improve our skills and services, encouraging sustainable practices whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.