Salary guide
Clinical Pharmacist
- Average salary
- £35,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- Clinical pharmacists are key to safe prescribing
Other names this job is known by
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
Key responsibilities
- Optimise medication use for patients
- Review prescriptions and advise on drug therapy
- Educate patients and healthcare staff
- Monitor for drug interactions and side effects
Skills and qualifications required
- Pharmacy degree and GPhC registration
- Experience in clinical or hospital pharmacy
- Further training or specialisation (advantageous)
- Communication and analytical skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Manager
- Consultant Pharmacist
- Academic roles
How to get the job
- Complete a pharmacy degree and register with the GPhC
- Gain experience in clinical or hospital pharmacy
- Pursue further training or specialisation
- Progress to senior or consultant roles
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