Locum Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist (Locum)

Location: London, W1G
Hours: 28 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 09:00 – 17:00)
Band: Band 7 Equivalent

Salary: £35ph Umbrella rate
Contract Type: Locum/Temporary

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a leading private healthcare provider in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred clinical pharmacy services across a range of medical and surgical specialties.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective medicines management, providing expert clinical advice, and contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy services.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service across designated wards.
• Work across a variety of specialties, including:
• Renal
• Urology
• Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Gastroenterology
• Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
• Perform medicine optimisation on admission and discharge.
• Facilitate timely patient discharges and continuity of care.
• Provide evidence-based medicine information and education to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Promote the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines.
• Participate in clinical audits and medicines management initiatives.
• Support the induction and development of pharmacists and pharmacy staff.

Dispensary Support

• Validate prescriptions and ensure compliance with local policies and best practices.
• Provide clinical advice regarding the use.
• Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines.
• Report medication incidents and near misses.
• Participate in dispensary audits and quality improvement activities.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience within a UK hospital pharmacy.
• Completion of comprehensive hospital pharmacy rotations.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of current medicines management practices and national guidance.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• IT literate with intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy clinical environment.

Interested?

Apply today