Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and clinically confident Bank Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. This flexible Bank opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys working across a variety of clinical areas, values excellent patient care, and wants to be part of a hospital with an outstanding reputation.
Working on a Bank basis means you can enjoy flexibility while contributing to a high-performing hospital known for its compassionate, patient-focused approach. You'll play a key role in supporting safe and effective medicines management across our inpatient, theatre, and outpatient services.
What you'll be doing
As our Bank Pharmacist, you will deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary teams. Your work will directly support safe prescribing, medication optimisation, and positive patient outcomes.
Day-to-day, you will:

• Provide evidence-based clinical pharmacy support to consultants, nurses and other clinicians
• Deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centred medicines management
• Offer clear, accessible advice to patients and staff to ensure medicines are used appropriately and effectively
• Support the monitoring, review, and supply of medicines across inpatient and perioperative pathways
• Assist in meeting statutory and professional requirements around the safe management of medicines
• Contribute to quality improvement, safety standards, antimicrobial stewardship and enhanced recovery pathways
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GPhC, NICE and Practice Plus Group standards

This is a varied role where your clinical judgement and communication skills will help ensure patients receive the best possible experience.
What we'll look for in you
We're looking for a motivated pharmacist who brings both strong clinical knowledge and a collaborative approach to patient care. You will ideally have:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration
• Clinical experience gained in a pharmacy setting, ideally including hospital exposure
• Confident clinical reasoning skills and up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• A patient-safety-first mindset and a commitment to evidence-based practice
• The ability to adapt, prioritise and remain calm in a fast-paced clinical environment
• A willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement

What you can expect in return:

• An hourly rate of 39.35
• Work within our friendly and professional team

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact in our friendly resourcing team.
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.
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Position
Pharmacy
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An hourly rate of 39.35
Vacancy Type
Casual/Bank
Schedule Type
Part Time
Rewards & Benefits
Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
Refer a friend scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Access to private health insurance
Wide range of 'time away from work' allowances
Extensive career development and training opportunities
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
We perform other duties on a day to day basis such as medicines management, in possession risk assessments, and prescription & stock management. I feel like I have developed on all of these skills since working at Practice Plus Group.

Skills Required