Locum Pharmacist

Job summary

Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist looking to make a genuine impact in a growing independent hospital? At Optimised Care, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping pharmacy services across our consultant-led elective surgical pathways, helping to deliver exceptional patient care while influencing the future of medicines management.

This is far more than a traditional pharmacy role. You'll work closely with consultants, anaesthetists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams to optimise perioperative medicines, enhance patient safety, and develop clinical pharmacy standards across specialties including Orthopaedics, Plastics and Gynaecology. You'll lead on medicines governance, quality improvement, audit, antimicrobial stewardship and CQC compliance, ensuring our services meet the highest professional standards.

As part of a forward-thinking organisation, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, develop innovative pharmacy services, and drive continuous improvement within a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether leading medication safety initiatives, participating in pre-assessment clinics, or developing policies that improve patient outcomes, your expertise will directly shape the quality of care we provide.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, patient safety and delivering outstanding healthcare, we'd love to welcome you to Optimised Care and support you in taking the next step in your career.

Main duties of the job

As our Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert clinical leadership for medicines management across the hospital's elective surgical services. Working alongside consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you will optimise medication use throughout the patient journey, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based care.

You will lead on clinical governance, medicines optimisation, audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, helping to develop and enhance pharmacy services as the organisation continues to grow. The role also involves supporting pre-assessment clinics, advising clinicians on complex medication queries, reviewing treatment plans, contributing to antimicrobial stewardship, and ensuring compliance with CQC requirements and Royal Pharmaceutical Society standards.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with strategic leadership, giving you the chance to influence policies, improve surgical pathways, and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes within a modern, consultant-led independent hospital.

About us

At Optimised Care, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding consultant-led healthcare with patient safety, quality and compassion at the centre of everything we do. Our independent hospital provides high-quality elective surgical services across a range of specialties, supported by experienced clinicians and a multidisciplinary team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our patients.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking working environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement. You'll work alongside highly skilled consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and support teams who share a passion for clinical excellence and exceptional patient care.

As a growing organisation, we offer genuine opportunities to influence service development, broaden your skills and progress your career. We actively support continuing professional development, encourage innovation and invest in our people, creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

If you're looking to join an organisation that values expertise, teamwork and making a real difference to patients, Optimised Care offers the opportunity to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Details

• Date posted: 04 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Locum
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: E0484-26-0013
• Job locations: Stoney Lane, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, West Midlands, B60 1LY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As our Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert clinical pharmacy services across the hospital, ensuring the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines throughout the elective surgical patient journey. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines hands-on clinical practice with strategic service development, governance and quality improvement.

Working closely with consultants, anaesthetists, nursing teams and allied health professionals, you will help shape the future of pharmacy services within our growing independent hospital.

• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services across elective surgical pathways.
• Undertake comprehensive medication reviews for elective surgical inpatients and outpatients, identifying drug interactions, contraindications and opportunities for medicines optimisation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary pre-assessment clinics across specialties including Orthopaedics, Plastics, Gynaecology and other surgical services.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to consultants, clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Independently prescribe medicines within your scope of practice (where appropriately qualified).
• Optimise perioperative medication regimens to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable complications.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship programmes and promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing.
• Develop, implement and maintain medicines management policies specific to elective surgical pathways.
• Lead the development of clinical pharmacy standards across the hospital.
• Support compliance with CQC medicines management requirements and regulatory standards.
• Ensure pharmacy services align with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Hospital Pharmacy Services.
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce medication-related harm and improve perioperative medicines safety.
• Monitor, investigate and report medication incidents, near misses and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in accordance with MHRA guidance and hospital policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to controlled drugs, high-risk medicines and clinical pharmacy interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Participate in strategic planning for pharmacy services across the hospital.
• Lead clinical audit programmes and benchmark services against Royal Pharmaceutical Society Hospital Pharmacy Standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve medicines optimisation, efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service redesign and the development of innovative pharmacy services.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and risk reduction programmes across the organisation.
• Analyse prescribing trends and recommend improvements to clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with procurement and stock control teams to ensure the timely availability of medicines.
• Support effective medicines procurement, storage and stock management.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, professional and organisational requirements relating to medicines management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and pharmacy documentation.
• Support the implementation of new pharmacy systems, policies and procedures where required.
• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation, medicines governance and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Experience working within surgical or acute hospital services.
• Strong understanding of medicines legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience within an independent hospital environment.
• Experience supporting CQC inspections.
• Knowledge of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Hospital Pharmacy Standards.
• Experience leading clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Electronic prescribing experience.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support.
• Funding and support for further professional qualifications where appropriate.
• Modern consultant-led independent hospital environment.
• Opportunity to influence the future development of pharmacy services.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to take on a varied and rewarding leadership role, helping to shape the future of medicines management while delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing elective surgery. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, patient safety and service innovation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).