Band 8a Pharmacist - Surgical, Rehab, General Medical - Northwest London

Job description

**Job Title:** Clinical Pharmacist **Banding:** Band 8 **Location:** Northwest London **Start Date:** 1st October 2026 **Duration:** Until 31st October 2026 **Hourly Rate:** Competitive **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00/17:30 (7.5 hours per day, Full-Time) **Job Overview** Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 8 Clinical Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team in Northwest London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading private healthcare hospitals, providing specialist clinical pharmacy services and supporting the safe, effective, and patient-centred use of medicines. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care, support medicines optimisation, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice across inpatient services. **Key Responsibilities** - Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services across designated wards and clinical areas. - Review prescriptions and support the safe and effective use of medicines. - Undertake clinical medication reviews and medicines reconciliation activities. - Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to consultants, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. - Support medicines optimisation initiatives to improve patient outcomes. - Contribute to safe discharge planning and continuity of care. - Participate in clinical governance, audit, and service improvement activities. - Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. **Qualifications and Experience** - Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). - Have substantial hospital pharmacy experience. - Demonstrate experience working at Band 8 level or equivalent. - Possess strong clinical knowledge across a broad range of therapeutic areas. - Be confident working independently and within multidisciplinary teams. - Have excellent communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills. - Experience within a private healthcare setting is desirable but not essential. **Why Choose Pulse?** From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first. **How to Apply** If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below. **Reasonable Adjustments** 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 us. **International Recruitment Notice** Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.