Job summary
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with consultants, nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and personalised medicines management throughout their hospital journey.
Unlike traditional pharmacy roles, you'll spend most of your time on the wards, interacting directly with patients and influencing clinical decision-making, rather than working primarily in dispensary services.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across the hospital
Review medication histories, prescriptions, and clinical information to optimise patient outcomes.
Provide expert medicines advice and support to consultants, nurses, and wider clinical teams.
Support patients with discharge medicines, side effect counselling, and medication adherence.
Promote the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance patient safety, and drive service development.
Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across multiple specialties.
Contribute to a patient-centred culture focused on exceptional care and outcomes.
About us
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
28861
Job locations
Old Watton Road Norwich
Norwich
NR4 7TD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacist | Norwich | 7.5 Hours 1 Day Per Week
Spire Norwich Hospital is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist looking for flexible working arrangements while remaining clinically active in a modern, supportive hospital environment.
Why Join Spire Norwich?
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with consultants, nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and personalised medicines management throughout their hospital journey.
Unlike traditional pharmacy roles, you'll spend most of your time on the wards, interacting directly with patients and influencing clinical decision-making, rather than working primarily in dispensary services.
Duties and responsibilities:
Deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across the hospitalReview medication histories, prescriptions, and clinical information to optimise patient outcomes.Provide expert medicines advice and support to consultants, nurses, and wider clinical teams.Support patients with discharge medicines, side effect counselling, and medication adherence.Promote the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance patient safety, and drive service development.Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across multiple specialties.Contribute to a patient-centred culture focused on exceptional care and outcomes.
Who we're looking for:
Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification at the time of registration).
Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification at the time of registration).
Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Experience applying clinical reasoning skills across a range of patient presentations and clinical scenarios.Previous experience working as a pharmacist within either a hospital or community setting.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Broad pharmaceutical knowledge supported by sound clinical practice.
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacist | Norwich | 7.5 Hours 1 Day Per Week
Spire Norwich Hospital is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist looking for flexible working arrangements while remaining clinically active in a modern, supportive hospital environment.
Why Join Spire Norwich?
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with consultants, nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and personalised medicines management throughout their hospital journey.
Unlike traditional pharmacy roles, you'll spend most of your time on the wards, interacting directly with patients and influencing clinical decision-making, rather than working primarily in dispensary services.
Duties and responsibilities:
Deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across the hospitalReview medication histories, prescriptions, and clinical information to optimise patient outcomes.Provide expert medicines advice and support to consultants, nurses, and wider clinical teams.Support patients with discharge medicines, side effect counselling, and medication adherence.Promote the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance patient safety, and drive service development.Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across multiple specialties.Contribute to a patient-centred culture focused on exceptional care and outcomes.
Who we're looking for:
Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification at the time of registration).
Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification at the time of registration).
Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Experience applying clinical reasoning skills across a range of patient presentations and clinical scenarios.Previous experience working as a pharmacist within either a hospital or community setting.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Broad pharmaceutical knowledge supported by sound clinical practice.
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services."
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification at the time of registration).
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Experience
Essential
- Experience applying clinical reasoning skills across a range of patient presentations and clinical scenarios.
- Previous experience working as a pharmacist within either a hospital or community setting.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Broad pharmaceutical knowledge supported by sound clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification at the time of registration).
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Experience
Essential
- Experience applying clinical reasoning skills across a range of patient presentations and clinical scenarios.
- Previous experience working as a pharmacist within either a hospital or community setting.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Broad pharmaceutical knowledge supported by sound clinical practice
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).
