Locum Respiratory Pharmacist - Portsmouth

Job Title: Locum Specialist Pharmacist – Respiratory
Banding: Band 7
Location: Portsmouth

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £30-31
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Thursday & Friday essential), 08:30–17:00

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking experienced Band 7 Specialist Pharmacists to join the Respiratory Pharmacy team (multiple positions). This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within the respiratory directorate, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidates will play a key role in optimising medicines use, supporting clinical teams, and driving service improvements within respiratory medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services for respiratory patients.


• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.


• Support medicines optimisation and contribute to improved patient outcomes.


• Undertake risk management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.


• Drive financial efficiencies and savings within respiratory services.


• Deliver education and training programmes relevant to respiratory pharmacy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).


• Experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent in a hospital setting.


• Clinical experience in respiratory medicine (desirable).


• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and governance.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with Pulse.

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