Bank Pharmacist

Job summary

Spire Cardiff Hospital, Pontprennau | Bank Pharmacist | Pharmacy | Private Hospital | Competitive pay | Flexible working | Cardiff | Free on-site parking

Spire Cardiff Hospital, located in Pontprennau near Cardiff, is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our bank team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine differenceensuring patients receive safe, effective treatment and the very best outcomes from their care. Your expertise will play a vital role in supporting clinical teams, optimising medicines management and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.

Working across wards, theatres and outpatient services, you will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive, patient-focused pharmacy service. This role offers flexibility to work shifts that fit around your commitments, making it ideal for those looking to maintain work-life balance while continuing to develop clinically.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Provide an exemplary pharmacy service in line with current legislation, professional standards and clinical requirements
• Offer expert advice to consultants, clinicians and patients, ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines
• Support the safe management of medicines across the hospital, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards
• Promote a multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach to delivering high-quality healthcare
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe and effective clinical practice

About us

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. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Details

• Date posted: 22 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 27312
• Job locations: Spire Cardiff HospitalCroescadarn Rd, Cardiff SE1 8SW, Cardiff, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Who were looking for:

Youll be a collaborative and patient-focused professional with strong clinical judgement and a proactive approach.

• Qualified Pharmacist with GPhC registration (no restrictions)
• Previous hospital experience (minimum 2 years desirable)
• SAP experience desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills with a personable, empathetic approach
• A team player who thrives in a supportive clinical environment

Success in this role means delivering safe, efficient pharmacy services while building strong relationships with clinical teams.

Contract Type: Bank

Working Hours: Monday Friday 08:30 17:00 and Saturday 08:30 17:00

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Free on-site parking (saving you on travel costs)
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Free uniform and DBS
• Full induction and mandatory training updates
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, with pathways into permanent roles
• Dedicated support from Spires specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our differenceits their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Join Spire Cardiff in Pontprennau and be part of a team that plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about career opportunities with Spire, please contact Alison Roberts at alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com.

Closing Date: If sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please submit your application as soon as possible.