Locum Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist (Locum)

Location: London, W1G
Hours: 28 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 09:00 – 17:00)
Band: Band 7 Equivalent

Salary: £35ph Umbrella rate
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 the use.

* Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines.

* Report medication incidents and near misses.

* Participate in dispensary audits and quality improvement activities.

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.

Interested?

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed