Job Description

Locum Hospital Pharmacist - Plymouth

Location:

Plymouth, Devon, PL6

Contract Type:

Locum / Temporary

Rate:

Dependant on experience

Hours:

Full-time or part-time options available (Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend cover)

About Us:

SHR Group UK is a premier healthcare recruitment agency dedicated to connecting skilled healthcare professionals with reputable practices.

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced and adaptable Locum Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team in Plymouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a GPhC-registered pharmacist with prior hospital experience to contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical pharmacy services in a busy and supportive acute care environment.

Key Duties:

Provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, and discharge planning. Screen and dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions in line with local and national guidelines. Support medication safety, antimicrobial stewardship, and formulary compliance. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes. Participate in audits, stock control, and pharmacy governance activities as required.

Requirements:

GPhC registration as a Pharmacist. Minimum 6 months' recent UK hospital pharmacy experience. Competent in clinical screening and ward-based pharmacy services. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Able to start on short notice (preferred). EPMA system knowledge (desirable, but not essential - training provided).

Why Work With Us?

Flexible working patterns to suit your schedule. Competitive hourly rates (umbrella or PAYE options). Supportive and well-established pharmacy department. Accommodation support may be available for non-local applicants. Opportunity to work in a beautiful coastal location with a great quality of life.
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role, if you are applying outside of the UK your application will be rejected.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 38,726.44-65,704.53 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person