Band 6 Pharmacist

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Band 6 Pharmacist to join the Diagnostics, Cancer and Buckland Care Group at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital. This full-time locum role involves providing high-quality pharmaceutical care and working within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include managing medications, conducting clinical audits, and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Benefits

Referral fee bonus of £250

Sign up bonus of £250

All compliance costs covered

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacist with NHS hospital experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge in oncology or complex care settings.
• Experience in high-paced multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across designated wards.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and support prescribing decisions.
• Participate in clinical audits and medication reviews.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacist

Tools

EPMA

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Pharmacist – Diagnostics, Cancer and Buckland Care Group
Location: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Kent
Pay Rate: £26 per hour (LTD); PAYE options available
Contract Length: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-Time, Locum Contract Job Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Pharmacist to join the Diagnostics, Cancer and Buckland Care Group at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across specialist services.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to designated wards and departments within the Diagnostics and Cancer Care pathways.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and provide expert advice on the safe, effective, and economic use of medicines.
• Support prescribing decisions in collaboration with medical and nursing staff.
• Participate in clinical audits, medication reviews, and formulary development.
• Ensure compliance with local and national guidelines and protocols.
• Contribute to patient safety initiatives and the development of pharmaceutical care plans.

Requirements:

• GPhC registered Pharmacist.
• Previous NHS hospital experience (ideally at Band 6 level or equivalent).
• Strong clinical knowledge, particularly in oncology, diagnostics, or complex care settings.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in oncology or cancer services is advantageous but not essential.
• Working knowledge of EPMA and other NHS prescribing systems.

Additional Information:

• This role offers flexible payment options including LTD and PAYE.
• 6-month initial contract with potential for extension based on service need.
• Full support provided throughout placement, including compliance assistance and prompt payment.

Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:

• £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
• £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet
• Bring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.
• All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical training
• LTD and PAYE options available
• Nationwide provider to all NHS trusts
• Multi Framework approved – Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.
• Specialist consultants offering single points of contact.