Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English