Locum Band 7/8a Pharmacist - Croydon
Pulse Associates Limited · London · posted 24 days ago
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Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Banding: Band 7 / 8a Location: Croydon, London
Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Months (option to extend) Hourly Rate: £31-36
Working Hours: Full-time
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking two experienced Clinical Pharmacists (Band 7 / Band 8a) to join a busy acute hospital team in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for hospital pharmacists with strong ward-based experience to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmaceutical care within a dynamic NHS environment.
The successful candidates will provide clinical pharmacy services across hospital wards, supporting medicines optimisation and ensuring the safe prescribing and use of medicines throughout the patient journey.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive medication histories and medicines reconciliation on admission
Provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services as part of the multidisciplinary team
Conduct clinical screening of inpatient prescriptions and medication charts
Review and screen TTAs (To Take Away medications) prior to discharge
Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related issues to optimise patient outcomes
Support medicines optimisation initiatives and clinical governance activities
Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, national guidelines, and medicines legislation
Utilise Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems effectively within daily practice
Qualifications and Experience
Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience is essential
Significant experience working in a ward-based clinical pharmacy role
Proven experience undertaking:
Drug histories
Medicines reconciliation
Clinical screening
TTA screening
Experience using EPMA systems is essential
Experience with Cerner EPMA is highly desirable
Excellent clinical knowledge, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Why Choose Pulse?
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