Locum Outpatients Pharmacist neeeded for ongoing locum contract based in central London.
Central London
* Contract: Locum – minimum 4-month contract with the view to extend
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week (plus rotational weekends)
* Reporting to: Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Chief Pharmacist
Pay
£31.00 per hour
£1,162 per week
£4,648 per month
(All figures are before deductions for tax and National Insurance)
About the Role
Trident healthcare are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Outpatients Pharmacist to support and lead the delivery of a comprehensive, patient-focused Outpatient Pharmacy Service in Central London.
You will ensure patients receive their medication in a timely, professional, and efficient manner, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, governance, and clinical excellence. This role is ideal for a pharmacist who is confident working autonomously in a busy outpatient environment and who can provide strong leadership to the dispensary team.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Lead and support the safe and effective delivery of all aspects of the outpatient pharmacy service, in line with national and local standards
2.
Ensure a high-quality, responsive, and patient-centred service
3.
Provide clinical and professional leadership to dispensary staff
4.
Supervise, train, and support the development of dispensary team members
5.
Lead preparation for regulatory inspections, including development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
6.
Promote the safe and effective use of medicines
7.
Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and multidisciplinary teams, providing clear and relevant medicines information
8.
Contribute to service improvement, governance, and quality assurance activities
Working Pattern
Pharmacy opening hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 20:00
Shift patterns:
08:30 – 17:00
09:30 – 18:00
11:30 – 20:00
Expectation of one late shift per week
Rotational weekend working required
About You
Essential:
GPhC-registered Pharmacist
Experience working in a registered pharmacy
Experience in an outpatient or hospital pharmacy setting
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Commitment to patient safety and service excellence
Desirable:
Experience supporting regulatory inspections
Experience developing and reviewing SOPs
Experience working in a busy outpatient or acute healthcare environment
Why Join Us?
Competitive locum rate of £31.00 per hour
Minimum 4-month contract with potential extension
Central London location
Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a well-established outpatient pharmacy service
Supportive senior pharmacy leadership
For more information, please apply and one of the team will be in touch