Locum Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist - West London

Job Title: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Banding: Band 8A
Location: West London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (with potential extension)
Hourly Rate: £34-35 per hour
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on-site

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 8A Clinical Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at a hospital in West London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide advanced clinical pharmacy services across inpatient areas, ensuring safe and effective medicines management within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising patient care, supporting clinical governance, and contributing to service development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services across designated wards.
• Provide expert advice on medicines optimisation and prescribing practices.
• Support audits, clinical governance, and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive experience in clinical pharmacy within an NHS setting.
• Strong knowledge of medicines management and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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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