Band 7 & 8a Clinical Pharmacist

HealthJobs Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 4,390,000 - 4,975,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Hourly Pay

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd is recruiting a Band 7 and 8a Clinical Pharmacist for a locum role in Croydon. The post offers full-time ongoing work with NHS hospital ward-based services and a competitive hourly rate.

You will deliver high-quality medicines management, participate in ward rounds, perform medicines reconciliation, and provide clinical pharmacy advice within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.
• NHS hospital ward experience.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation and clinical screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across hospital wards.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and medication history assessments.
• Perform prescription screening to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

NHS experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacist

Job description

JOB-20240830-fed11a3d

Job Title: Band 7 & 8a Clinical Pharmacist
Specialism: AHP - Pharmacy
Location: Croydon, UK
Salary: £31.87 - £36.11 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Exciting Opportunity: Band 7 & 8a Clinical Pharmacist within AHP - Pharmacy in Croydon, UK. Earn between £31.87 and £36.11 per hour on an ongoing, full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist looking to enhance their career while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work can offer. With a 6-month contract and the possibility of ongoing opportunities, this role combines excellent earning potential with valuable NHS experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Based in Croydon, London, you will be working within a busy clinical setting, contributing to safe and effective medicines management while supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient care.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of a full-time position while benefiting from the flexibility of locum work.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive hourly rate between £31.87 and £36.11, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Development: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, expanding your clinical knowledge and enhancing your career prospects.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable professional relationships across a variety of departments and multidisciplinary teams.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility of locum work while enjoying everything that London and the surrounding areas have to offer.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across hospital wards.
• Conduct comprehensive medicines reconciliation and medication history assessments.
• Perform clinical screening of prescriptions and drug charts to ensure patient safety.
• Complete TTA screening and detailed discharge medication reviews.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Support safe and effective medicines optimisation across the service.
• Review and develop medication therapy plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in ward rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making processes.
• Ensure adherence to medicines management policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and pharmacy records.

Requirements

• GPhC Registration: Qualified Pharmacist with current General Pharmaceutical Council registration.
• NHS Experience: Proven NHS experience, particularly within hospital ward-based pharmacy services.