Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Band 8a
Location: Essex
Schedule: Monday to Friday 09:00 am - 17:15 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full Time, Onsite Only
Rate: £33 - £40/hour (dependant on experience)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking senior clinical pharmacist to join this dedicated pharmacy team, providing expert clinical support across inpatient ward areas.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished pharmacists to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care, while also contributing to service development and clinical leadership within the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines
* Undertake clinical screening of prescriptions, verifying appropriateness, interactions, and adherence to Trust and national guidelines
* Order and coordinate medications for patients, supporting timely and efficient discharge
* Deliver medicines reconciliation, review, and optimisation for a diverse range of patients
* Offer specialist advice to medical and nursing teams, supporting decision-making in complex clinical cases
* Supervise and mentor junior pharmacists, trainees, and technicians
* Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, audits, and quality improvement projects
Essential Requirements
* GPHC Registration
* Previous experience in hospital pharmacy, including ward-based clinical work
* Confident working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Strong clinical judgement, communication and leadership skills
Why Work With Us
* Established expertise: Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.
* NHS approved: Approved on all major NHS frameworks for Doctors, AHPs, and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
* Pharmacy specialists: Our Pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
* Service-focused: Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
* Candidate benefits: You'll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.
Interested?
To apply, please send your CV to and a member of our pharmacy team will be in touch with you
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