Pharmacist – Band 8a – Wards – South London

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacy
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £35 - 45 per hour
  • Published: September 2, 2025
Job reference: SH020920252
Consultant: Sam Harvey

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

  • Job Title: Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist

  • Location: South London – NHS Hospital (Surgical & Medical Wards Only)

  • Duration: Ongoing Locum Contract

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (5 days per week)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: Ongoing (with potential extension)

  • 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 Clinical Pharmacist and play a key role in supporting surgical and medical ward patients. In this role, you will:

  • perform comprehensive clinical medication reviews

  • optimise pharmacotherapy for complex surgical and medical inpatients

  • deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care to improve patient outcomes

  • work closely with consultants, junior doctors, nurses, and the wider MDT

  • ensure safe prescribing, supply, and administration of medicines

  • maintain accurate, compliant patient records


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

  • a current and valid GPhC registration

  • substantial experience in an NHS hospital, covering surgical and medical wards

  • strong clinical knowledge and medicines optimisation skills

  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

  • a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This role is full-time, Monday to Friday (9am–5pm). The contract is ongoing, with strong potential for extension depending on performance and 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.

The benefits of working with us:
✔ Fast & simple AHP locum registration – get set up quickly
✔ A network of like-minded AHP professionals
✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist AHP recruitment consultants who understand your field
✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities

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