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About the Role

Pulse is seeking two experienced Clinical Pharmacists (Band 7 / Band 8a) for a busy acute hospital team in Croydon. This role offers an excellent opportunity for hospital pharmacists with strong ward-based experience to contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmaceutical care in a dynamic NHS environment. The successful candidates will provide clinical pharmacy services across hospital wards, supporting medicines optimisation and ensuring safe prescribing and use of medicines.

Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive medication histories and medicines reconciliation on admission
Provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services as part of the multidisciplinary team
Conduct clinical screening of inpatient prescriptions and medication charts
Review and screen TTAs (To Take Away medications) prior to discharge
Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related issues to optimise patient outcomes
Support medicines optimisation initiatives and clinical governance activities
Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, national guidelines, and medicines legislation
Utilise Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems effectively within daily practice

Requirements

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience is essential
Significant experience working in a ward-based clinical pharmacy role
Proven experience undertaking drug histories
Proven experience undertaking medicines reconciliation
Proven experience undertaking clinical screening
Proven experience undertaking TTA screening
Experience using EPMA systems is essential
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Excellent clinical knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Experience with Cerner EPMA is highly desirable

Location

Croydon, London

Work Type

Full-time
6 Months (option to extend)

Experience Level

Band 7 / 8a

Education Level

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Salary/Compensations

£31-36 per hour

About the Company

Pulse is a recruitment agency that focuses on specialist recruitment consultants who understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations.
Pulse offers exclusive access to roles across the UK, a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

Equal Opportunity

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with Pulse.