Band 8a Locum Distribution Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist – Band 8

Location: County Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5UL, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Locum

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week

On-Call: Not required

Pay: £Negotiable (dependent on experience)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to join an acute hospital service in County Durham on a locum basis. This Band 8 position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to apply their clinical expertise in both ward and dispensary settings, contributing to the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across patient services.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to acute hospital wards, ensuring safe and appropriate use of medicines.
• Deliver expert advice to multidisciplinary teams to support effective patient care and medicines optimisation.
   

• Undertake medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, and discharge counselling.
   

• Carry out dispensary duties, including clinical screening and accuracy checking, in line with trust policies.
   

• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service development initiatives.

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Demonstrated experience within acute hospital ward and dispensary areas.
   

• Postgraduate qualification in Hospital Pharmacy and/or Independent Prescribing qualification preferred.
   

• Strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
   

• Prior NHS experience essential.

Benefits

• Competitive Band 8 pay rates (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working hours (up to 37.5 per week)
   

• Supportive, multidisciplinary hospital team environment
   

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a leading County Durham healthcare setting

Interested?

If you’re a skilled Clinical Pharmacist looking for your next NHS locum opportunity in County Durham.