Clinical Pharmacist

🔔 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

[email protected]

❓ 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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