Clinical Pharmacist (Locum)
Location: London, W1G
Hours: 28 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 09:00 – 17:00)
Band: Band 7 Equivalent
Salary: £26ph PAYE or £35ph Umbrella
Contract Type: Locum/Temporary
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a leading private healthcare provider in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred clinical pharmacy services across a range of medical and surgical specialties.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective medicines management, providing expert clinical advice, and contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy services.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service across designated wards.
- Work across a variety of specialties, including:
- Renal
- Urology
- Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
- Perform medicine optimisation on admission and discharge.
- Facilitate timely patient discharges and continuity of care.
- Provide evidence-based medicine information and education to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Promote the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines.
- Participate in clinical audits and medicines management initiatives.
- Support the induction and development of pharmacists and pharmacy staff.
Dispensary Support
- Validate prescriptions and ensure compliance with local policies and best practices.
- Provide clinical advice regarding medicines use.
- Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines.
- Report medication incidents and near misses.
- Participate in dispensary audits and quality improvement activities.
Education & Training
- Support the training and development of pharmacy colleagues and wider healthcare professionals.
- Train junior pharmacists and ward technicians.
- Participate in annual appraisal and professional development processes.
- Maintain mandatory and statutory training requirements.
Essential Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience within a UK hospital pharmacy.
- Completion of comprehensive hospital pharmacy rotations.
- Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of current medicines management practices and national guidance.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- IT literate with intermediate computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy clinical environment.
Personal Attributes
- Flexible and adaptable approach.
- Professional and well-presented.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Passion for service improvement and supporting colleagues' development.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious private healthcare setting.
- Exposure to a diverse range of specialist clinical areas.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Interested?
Apply today or contact Fel on 07442 038239 for a confidential discussion and further information.