Locum Pharmacist – Band 8a – Manchester

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacy
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £32 - 35 per hour
  • Published: April 16, 2025
Job reference: SH160420252
Consultant: Sam Harvey

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

  • Job Title: Pharmacist – Band 8a

  • Location: Manchester

  • Duration: 3–6 months (with strong potential to extend)

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm (1-hour lunch)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: Ongoing

  • Rate of Pay: £32–£35 per hour

  • Contact: Sam Harvey/0203 995 4138/sharvey@hg-ahp.com


What You’ll Be Doing:
Join our team as a Band 8a Pharmacist and play a key role in improving patient outcomes across inpatient wards and dispensary services. In this role, you will:

  • perform clinical reviews and medication reconciliations on wards

  • provide pharmaceutical advice to clinical teams

  • support safe and effective medication use in hospital settings

  • assist in the day-to-day running of the dispensary

  • maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records


Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • a current and valid GPhC registration

  • hospital pharmacy experience (including wards and dispensary)

  • strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

  • a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This full-time NHS hospital position runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break. The contract is for 3–6 months with a strong likelihood of extension based on service needs.


This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Sam Harvey today at 0203 995 4138 or email sharvey@hg-ahp.com or click below to apply now.

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