Band 8a Pharmacist - Dispensary & Ward Services

Pertemps Medical Professionals; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 8a Pharmacist to lead pharmacy services across dispensaries and wards. The ideal candidate will be GPhC registered, experienced in hospital pharmacy, and possess strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills. This role offers full-time, on-site opportunities with a competitive hourly rate of £33-£40, depending on experience.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist

Weekly payroll

Access to NHS approved frameworks

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist needed.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy is a must.
• Confidence in clinical decision-making required.

Responsibilities

• Screen prescriptions for safe medicine use.
• Conduct final accuracy checks on dispensed items.
• Provide patient counselling for medicine optimisation.
• Deliver ward-based pharmacy services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

GPhC registered pharmacist

Strong clinical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Band 8a Pharmacist – Dispensary & Ward Services

• Location: Essex
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:45 am – 17:15 pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Only
• Rate: £33 - £40/hour (Dependant on experience)

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Band 8a Pharmacist to lead and support pharmacy services across the inpatient and outpatient dispensaries and general ward areas for this NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to use your clinical expertise and leadership skills to enhance patient care, support the pharmacy team, and contribute to service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines
• Conducting final accuracy checks (ACT) for dispensed items in accordance with legal and professional standards
• Providing high-quality patient counselling to support medicine optimisation and promote adherence
• Delivering ward-based pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation, interventions, and discharge planning
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless pharmaceutical care

Essential Requirements

• GPhC registered pharmacist
• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
• Strong clinical knowledge and confidence in decision making
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Commitment to patient – Centred care and continuous service improvement

Why Work With Us

• Established expertise: Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.
• NHS approved: Approved on all major NHS frameworks for Doctors, AHPs, and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
• Pharmacy specialists: Our Pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
• Service-focused: Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
• Candidate benefits: You’ll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] and a member of our pharmacy team will be in contact with you.