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? Apply today