Locum Pharmacist – Band 6/7 – Leicester

  • Location: Leicester
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacy
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £23 - 30 per hour
  • Published: April 22, 2025
Job reference: SH22042025
Consultant: Sam Harvey

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Are you a Band 6 or Band 7 Locum Pharmacist looking for a rewarding locum role in Leicester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: Locum Pharmacist Band 6 / Band 7
Location: Leicester
Duration: 6 months (strong potential for extension)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (30 mins lunch) – Will consider 3 or 4 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 6 months from start
Rate of Pay: Band 6 – £23–£25 per hour | Band 7 – £27–£30 per hour
Contact: Sam Harvey/sharvey@hg-ahp.com/02039954138


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Locum Pharmacist and play a key role in supporting patient care across hospital settings in Leicester. In this role, you will:

• Dispense and check medications in a hospital dispensary setting (Band 6 & 7)
• Support clinical pharmacy services on medical and surgical wards (Band 7 only)
• Work collaboratively with the pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals
• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and uphold clinical governance standards


Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A current and valid GPhC registration
Band 6: No prior hospital experience required – suitable for newly registered or community pharmacists transitioning to hospital work
Band 7: Previous hospital experience is essential, including clinical ward work
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to patient safety and quality care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a flexible working pattern, requiring availability Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with potential for part-time work (3 or 4 days). The initial contract is for 6 months, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.


This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Sam Harvey today at 02039954138 or email sharvey@hg-ahp.com or click below to apply now.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?

Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in locum and permanent roles for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) across the NHS and private sector. We support Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Biomedical Scientists, Pharmacists, Mammographers, Podiatrists and other AHPs find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.


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