Band 7 Locum Hospital Pharmacist

Band 7 Locum Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Rotational

About the Role

• We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join a Hospital Pharmacy Department as part of our rotational programme.
• This post provides an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical, leadership, and specialist skills across a range of pharmacy disciplines.
• The successful candidate will deliver and develop safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical services within defined specialties, deputising for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist where required.
• You will support the provision of high-quality, evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients while contributing to service innovation and medicines optimisation.

Rotations May Include

• Acute and General Medicine (including AMU, Cardiology, HIV, Gastroenterology)
• Surgery and EPMA
• Infectious Diseases / OPAT
• Medicines Information
• High Cost Drugs
• Technical Services (including Chemotherapy and TPN)
• Community Services (Integrated Community Network Medicines Optimisation Service)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to assigned specialties, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Support and deputise for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist in delivering directorate responsibilities.
• Supervise, mentor, and support trainee pharmacists and technicians on rotation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, providing expert pharmaceutical advice to medical and nursing staff.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation, review treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care across settings.
• Promote adherence to the Trust formulary, NICE guidance, and local prescribing policies.
• Contribute to clinical audits, drug utilisation reviews, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the delivery of Medicines Information, Technical Services, and High Cost Drugs management as part of the rotation.
• Support medicines governance, quality improvement, and clinical risk reduction initiatives.
• Engage in continuous professional development and service evaluation.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent experience).
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience within a hospital setting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.