Pharmacist – Band 7/8a – Dispensary – Sunderland – No hospital experience needed!

  • Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacy
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £28 - 33 per hour
  • Published: September 9, 2025
Job reference: SH090920252
Consultant: Sam Harvey

Are you a Band 7/8a Pharmacist looking for a rewarding locum role in Sunderland? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

  • Job Title: Pharmacist – Band 7/8a

  • Location: Sunderland

  • Duration: 6-month contract

  • Schedule: Mondays only, plus block bookings of 3 full weeks every 2 weeks (9am–5:30pm, 1-hour lunch)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: 6 months from start date

  • Rate of Pay: £28–£33 per hour DOE

  • Contact: Sam Harvey – 020 3995 4138 / sharvey@hg-ahp.com


What You’ll Be Doing

Join our team as a Pharmacist in a dispensary-based role and make a positive impact on patient care. In this role, you will:

  • support the dispensary service with day-to-day operations

  • check prescriptions for accuracy and safety

  • provide clinical input and ensure compliance with regulations

  • work with colleagues to maintain efficient dispensing processes

  • deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service


Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • a current and valid GPhC registration

  • no prior hospital experience required (full support provided)

  • strong communication and organisational skills

  • the ability to work accurately and efficiently in a dispensary setting

  • a commitment to patient safety and high-quality care


Working Hours & Contract Duration

This role offers a Monday-only schedule plus a 3-week block every 2 weeks, working 9am–5:30pm with a 1-hour lunch. The contract runs for 6 months with a strong possibility of extension based on service needs.


This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Sam Harvey today at 020 3995 4138 or sharvey@hg-ahp.com, or click below to apply now.

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