Are you a newly qualified Pharmacist / Pharmacist with community experience or ACT looking for your first NHS Hospital opportunity? We have a fantastic role for you based in Essex! • Job Title: Pharmacist OR Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) required – Band 5 • Location: Chelmsford, Essex - NHS organisation • Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension) • Schedule: Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (1-hour lunch break) • Start Date: ASAP • End Date: Ongoing • Rate of Pay: Circa £20 per hour (PAYE) • Contact: Alex Roberts – – What You’ll Be Doing: Join our NHS client's team as a Locum Pharmacist or ACT in the inpatient dispensary at a leading NHS Hospital near Chelmsford. In this role, you will: Perform final accuracy checks on dispensed medication Support the inpatient dispensary team to ensure safe, timely medication delivery Work closely with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Gain valuable hospital experience in a supportive environment Contribute to patient safety and service efficiency Requirements & Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you will need: GPhC registration as a Pharmacist or ACT Pharmacy Technician A keen interest in hospital pharmacy (ideal for newly qualified pharmacists) Strong attention to detail and organisational skills A proactive and collaborative working style Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care Working Hours & Contract Duration: This role offers a flexible working arrangement across Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Friday. The initial contract is for 3 months, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs. Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP? Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. The benefits of working with us: ✔ Fast & simple AHP locum registration ✔ A network of like-minded AHP professionals ✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll ✔ Specialist AHP recruitment consultants ✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities ✔ CV marketing & business development support ✔ Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD Referral Bonus: Know an AHP looking for locum work? Refer them today and earn £250 when they start!