Band 7 & 8a Clinical Pharmacist

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Hourly pay between £31.87 and £36.11

Professional development potential

Networking opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting a Band 7/8a Clinical Pharmacist in Croydon for an ongoing full-time locum role with a 6-month contract and the potential for ongoing opportunities. NHS experience in hospital settings is required, with a strong focus on medicines reconciliation and clinical screening.

You will provide clinical pharmacy services across wards, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to safe medicines management in a busy NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist with GPhC registration.
• NHS experience, especially in hospital ward-based pharmacy.
• Experience completing medicines reconciliation.
• Strong experience with clinical screening and TTA reviews.
• Excellent clinical pharmacy knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Previous Band 7 or Band 8a level experience.
• Experience in an acute hospital pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across hospital wards.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and medication history assessments.
• Perform clinical screening of prescriptions and drug charts for safety.
• Complete TTA screening and detailed discharge reviews.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Support medicines optimisation across the service.
• Review and develop medication therapy plans to improve outcomes.
• Participate in ward rounds and assist in clinical decisions.
• Ensure adherence to medicines management policies and documentation.

Skills

NHS experience

Medicines reconciliation

Clinical screening

EPMA knowledge

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Communication skills

Band 7/8a experience

Acute hospital experience

Education

GPhC registration

Tools

Cerner EPMA

Job description

Salary Band 7: Up to £31.87 per hour Band 8a: Up to £36.11 per hour

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.
• Medicines Reconciliation: Experience completing drug histories and medicines reconciliation.
• Clinical Screening: Strong experience with clinical screening and TTA reviews.
• EPMA Knowledge: Familiarity with EPMA systems, preferably Cerner EPMA.
• Clinical Expertise: Excellent clinical pharmacy knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, organisational, and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Band 7 or Band 8a Experience: Previous experience working at Band 7 or Band 8a level.
• Acute Hospital Experience: Experience within an acute hospital pharmacy environment.

Why Croydon

Croydon offers an excellent blend of urban living and green open spaces, making it a fantastic place to work and live. With outstanding transport links to Central London, a vibrant cultural scene, diverse communities, and a growing business and healthcare sector, Croydon provides an exciting environment for career development. It is the ideal location for professionals seeking both opportunity and quality of life.