Band 7/8a – Locum Ward Pharmacist – London

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a skilled Locum Ward Pharmacist in London. You will deliver essential pharmacy services, ensuring medication safety, and support patient care. Responsibilities include clinical screening, participating in audits, and working closely with the healthcare team, all while enjoying flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital dispensary setting is preferable.
• Knowledge of Relevant Regulations and Standards.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based pharmacy services during the shift.
• Participate in ward rounds and support clinical audits.
• Manage discharge medications and optimize therapy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Role:Locum Ward Pharmacist
Banding:Band 7/8a
Location:London
Start Date:ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern:Monday- Friday, 09:00am-17:00pm, including 45min lunch
Rate:£28 – £39 per hour

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locum Pharmacy Ward Pharmacist to join our team in London. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive ward-based pharmacy services, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. This role is essential in maintaining high standards of patient care and supporting the multidisciplinary team in delivering excellent service.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing ward-based pharmacy services, including medication reconciliation, clinical screening, and patient counselling. You will work closely with the healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, manage discharge medications, and ensure seamless transitions of care. Your role will also involve participating in ward rounds, supporting clinical audits, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within the pharmacy department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential:
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in a hospital dispensary setting is preferable.
• Knowledge of Relevant Regulations and Standards
• Experience in clinical pharmacy services
• Desirable:

• • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to Implement and Monitor Quality Improvement Initiatives
  • Strong Attention to Detail and Commitment to Patient Care
  • Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.