Locum Band 8A Pharmacist - Bedford

The role

The Specialist Clinical Pharmacist will provide advanced clinical pharmacy services within an acute hospital setting. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to support medicines optimisation, clinical governance, and service development.

What you will do

• Deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services across designated wards
• Provide expert advice on complex medicines management and prescribing decisions
• Support medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to audit, service development, and clinical governance activities
• Work collaboratively with MDTs to improve patient outcomes

Required qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Extensive NHS hospital clinical pharmacy experience
• Demonstrated ability to work at Band 8A level or equivalent
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience supporting junior staff and contributing to service improvement

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who provide access to roles across the UK.