Bank / Locum Pharmacist – Maternity Cover

Bank / Locum Pharmacist – Maternity Cover

About the Role

Are you an experienced Pharmacist looking for a regular bank/locum opportunity from January 2027?We are seeking for a professional, reliable and experienced Pharmacist to provide maternity cover and join our friendly team at a private pharmacy in North West London.

Working pattern: Mondays and Tuesdays, alternate Fridays and alternate Saturdays, commencing Jan 2027, with occasional additional weekday and weekend cover

This is an excellent opportunity for Pharmacist who enjoys working independently and is committed to delivering high standards of patient care, safety and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

– Ensure the safe and effective day-to-day running of the pharmacy

– Dispense and clinically check prescriptions, ensuring the safe and timely supply of medicines

– Provide a high-quality medicines management service to patients and consultants

– Maintain accurate pharmacy records and follow relevant legislation, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

– Ensure the safe storage, handling and management of medicines, including controlled drugs

– Act as Responsible Pharmacist (RP) during agreed periods of the Superintendent

– Pharmacist’s absence

– Identify, document and appropriately escalate medication incidents, near misses and clinical risks

– Work collaboratively with consultants, clinicians and the wider healthcare team

– Support audits, quality improvement and the maintenance of professional standards

Essential Criteria

– Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and in good standing

– Degree in Pharmacy, including MPharm, BSc or BPharm

– Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience

– Experience using ProScript Connect PMR

– Experience of Responsible Pharmacist duties

– Sound knowledge of pharmacy legislation, patient safety and professional standards

– Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and communicate effectively

Desirable Criteria

– Experience in private healthcare or pharmacy

– Experience providing RP cover and working with a Superintendent Pharmacist

– Familiarity with pharmacy audits, SOPs, controlled drugs and relevant regulatory requirements

The successful Pharmacist will also provide Responsible Pharmacist (RP) cover during the Superintendent Pharmacist's annual leave and other agreed periods of absence, ensuring continuity of pharmacy services, patient safety and professional standards.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, pharmacy experience, Responsible Pharmacist experience, ProScript Connect PMR experience and availability from Jan 2027.

Benefits:

– Free flu jabs

– On-site parking

Work Location: In person