Locum Band 8a Pharmacist – NHS Worcestershire

Locum Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – NHS Hospital, Worcestershire

Via Hunter AHP
£33–£36 per hour | ASAP Start | Full-Time | Ongoing Contract

Hunter AHP have a fantastic new locum opportunity for an experienced Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist to join a supportive NHS hospital team based in Worcestershire.

This is a full-time Monday to Friday role, working across a diverse range of clinical wards, with an immediate start available. The contract is ongoing and ideal for a pharmacist confident in hospital clinical duties.

Key Role Details:

• Role: Locum Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist

• Location: NHS Hospital – Worcestershire

• Start Date: ASAP

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (no weekends)

• Contract Length: Ongoing

• Hourly Rate: £33–£36 per hour (depending on experience)

• Agency: Hunter AHP

Clinical Areas Covered May Include:

• General Medicine

• Surgery

• Elderly Care

• Respiratory

• Acute Admissions Unit (AAU)

• Short Stay / Discharge Wards

You’ll join a well-structured pharmacy team and work alongside fellow pharmacists, technicians, and ward staff to deliver high-quality medicines optimisation and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services to a range of inpatient wards

• Conduct medicines reconciliation, clinical screening, and discharge planning

• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective prescribing

• Ensure adherence to local formulary and NHS trust policies

• Contribute to audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives

Candidate Requirements:

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist (essential)

• Significant NHS hospital experience (Band 7 or 8a level)

• Strong clinical knowledge across a variety of acute and general ward settings

• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team

• Full Monday to Friday availability

Why Join via Hunter AHP?

• Access to a wide network of NHS and private sector roles

• Dedicated, experienced pharmacy recruitment consultants

• Competitive hourly rates

• Fast and simple registration

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

How to Apply:
To apply or discuss further, please email your CV and availability to Olivia Hanson-Smith on osmith@hg-ahp.com