🔔 Locum Opportunity – Band 7/8a Clinical Pharmacist (Wards Cover) | Cumbria We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7/8a Clinical Pharmacist to provide wards-based clinical cover within a well-established NHS hospital in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist seeking an ongoing locum role, offering competitive rates and on-site accommodation .
📍 Start Date: ASAP – ongoing
💷 Pay Rate: £32–£42 ph umbrella company (or its PAYE equivalent)
🏠 On-site accommodation available
🩺 Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across inpatient wards
Review, optimise, and reconcile medicines to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing
Participate in ward rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making as part of the multidisciplinary team
Provide medicines-related advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Support safe discharge planning, including patient counselling and TTO reviews
Identify, resolve, and proactively prevent medicines-related issues in line with NHS policies and guidelines
✅ Essential Requirements
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree
Proven previous NHS hospital experience at Band 7 or above
Ability to work confidently and independently across wards with minimal supervision
Strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills
💡 Interested?
Please send your updated CV and confirm your availability at your earliest convenience to
kasia.sroka@pulsejobs.com
❓ Not available or not quite the right fit?
Referrals are very welcome — we have a variety of hospital locum opportunities across the UK .
💰 Referral Bonus Scheme
~1st referral placed – £300
~2nd referral placed – £500
~3rd referral placed – £650
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