Band 7 Rotational Pharmacist - South East London

Job Title: Rotational Pharmacist

Banding: Band 7
Location: Community Hospitals - South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing (service dependent)
Hourly Rate: £29-32 per hour (Band 7)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (flexible: 08:00–16:00 or 10:00–18:00)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated Rotational Pharmacist to join the team at Epsom & St Helier. This is a full-time locum opportunity for a pharmacist with a strong background in oncology and clinical pharmacy.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across the week and may be required to provide cover during the Christmas period (excluding Bank Holidays). Please confirm any planned leave for the remainder of the year when applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical pharmacy services to  patients.
• Review and verify prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Support safe prescribing and administration of cancer therapies.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses, and pharmacy colleagues.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service improvement.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in line with service standards.
• Review and optimise medicines in line with best practice for patients living with frailty and polypharmacy.
  
• Contribute to service development by supporting the Principal and Lead Pharmacists in developing guidelines, policies, and procedures that ensure safe and effective medicines use across Community Services.
  
• You will also benefit from being part of a wider Trust rotation, gaining exposure to a variety of specialties and enhancing your clinical, leadership, and managerial skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• We are looking for GPhC-registered pharmacists with:
  
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience, ideally within frailty, older people, or community hospital services.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within an MDT.
  
• A proactive and flexible approach to service delivery.
  
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care.

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 us.

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