Band 6/7 Locum Pharmacist - NHS - Nottingham - ASAP

Nottingham
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Band 6/7 Locum Pharmacist
Location: Nottingham
Contract: 3-Month Locum (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)
Start Date: March 2025
Pay Rate: £24 - £31 per hour (via Umbrella)

Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Band 6/7 Locum Pharmacist to join a reputable NHS hospital in Nottingham. This role offers a flexible schedule, with options to work 3, 4, or 5 weekdays per week. The position is ideal for pharmacists with prior hospital experience or those who have completed their pre-registration training in a hospital setting.

As an Inpatient Pharmacist, you will provide a range of services, covering both dispensary duties and clinical wards, depending on your prior experience. This is a dynamic role with a supportive team, and you will have the opportunity to work in both clinical and dispensary settings.

Responsibilities:

Dispensing medication and ensuring safe medication practices.
Providing clinical pharmacy services to a range of inpatient wards.
Delivering medicines optimization services.
Advising healthcare professionals and patients on medication management.
Ensuring compliance with NHS guidelines and standards.
Key Requirements:

Qualified Pharmacist with prior hospital experience (preferred).
Experience working with inpatient services or in a hospital environment during your pre-registration training.
Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Availability to start in March and work for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
Benefits:

Free parking on site.
Flexible work schedule (3, 4, or 5 days per week).
Opportunity to extend contract beyond initial 3 months.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment at a well-regarded acute hospital. If you’re interested in this role or know someone who would be, please get in touch for further details.

If interested in this fantastic opportunity, please call Alex on (phone number removed), text (phone number removed) or email . 

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies)

Why work with Hunter?

Join the community: be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs and represent you professionally.
Quick & simple online registration
A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
Access to the very best requirements nationwide.
As part of the Hunter AHP network you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
Weekly payments you can trust, Hunter AHP is part of the Hunter/Gatherer Group of Companies

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