Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Band 8a

Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Band 8a - Location: Essex- Schedule: Monday to Friday 09:00 am - 17:15 pm- Start Date: ASAP- Contract Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Full Time, Onsite Only - Rate: £33 - £40/hour (dependant on experience) Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking senior clinical pharmacist to join this dedicated pharmacy team, providing expert clinical support across inpatient ward areas. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished pharmacists to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care, while also contributing to service development and clinical leadership within the department. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines
• Undertake clinical screening of prescriptions, verifying appropriateness, interactions, and adherence to Trust and national guidelines
• Order and coordinate medications for patients, supporting timely and efficient discharge
• Deliver medicines reconciliation, review, and optimisation for a diverse range of patients
• Offer specialist advice to medical and nursing teams, supporting decision-making in complex clinical cases
• Supervise and mentor junior pharmacists, trainees, and technicians
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, audits, and quality improvement projects

Essential Requirements:

• GPHC Registration
• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy, including ward-based clinical work
• Confident working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical judgement, communication and leadership skills

Why Work With Us:

• Established expertise: Pertemps has roots dating back to 1961, combining decades of recruitment experience with a modern, agile approach to healthcare staffing.
• NHS approved: Approved on all major NHS frameworks for Doctors, AHPs, and Nursing, giving access to a wide range of opportunities
• Pharmacy specialists: Our Pharmacy team brings over 25 years of specialist recruitment experience
• Service-focused: Straightforward, service-focused approach makes recruitment simple and effective
• Candidate benefits: You'll benefit from a dedicated specialist and weekly payroll, ensuring a smooth, supportive, and efficient recruitment experience.

Interested?To apply, please send your CV to and a member of our pharmacy team will be in touch with you.