Pharmacist (Bank)
About this role
Pharmacist (Outpatients, Bank Shifts) — Cromwell Hospital, London
Position: Pharmacist (Outpatient Service)
Location: 164-178 Cromwell Hospital, Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0TU
Employment Type: Bank Contract (Part-Time / Variable Shifts, minimum of 3 shifts per week)
Salary: £28 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
About Us
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to connect expert clinical professionals with world-class hospital environments. We are currently recruiting on behalf of Cromwell Hospital (part of Bupa)—a premier international healthcare facility renowned for advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge treatments, and exceptional patient care.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team on a bank contract basis. In this role, you will act as a Responsible Pharmacist (RP), providing a comprehensive, patient-focused service, ensuring safe and accurate medication dispensing, and offering professional guidance to patients and clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a Responsible Pharmacist (RP) in the Outpatient Pharmacy, ensuring safe, legal, and efficient medication dispensing.
Provide professional leadership, strictly observing GPhC and RPS standards of conduct, ethics, and performance.
Deliver expert patient counselling and clear information regarding their medications.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams to promote the safe and effective use of medicines.
Handle individual patient needs and resolve clinical queries promptly.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Proven experience leading pharmacy teams and managing a pharmacy as a Responsible Pharmacist (RP).
Flexibility to work variable shifts between 08:30 – 20:00 (Monday to Friday) and Saturdays (08:30 – 2.30 PM), with a commitment to a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
Excellent team-working and communication skills.
Desirable: Previous clinical and hospital pharmacy experience.
Exceptional Bank Benefits Package
Working through our staffing partnership at Cromwell Hospital unlocks great flexibility alongside wonderful workplace perks:
Competitive Pay: £28 per hour, featuring an hourly rate that incorporates annual leave payment.
Workplace Perks: Access to a subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
Pension Support: Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.