Band 8A Locum Pharmacist - Nottingham - Pulse

Job Title: Locum Pharmacist – Integrated Care Home Service  

Banding: Band 8A
Location: Nottingham
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Hourly Rate: £35-37
Working Hours: 20 hours per week (must include Tuesday afternoon)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking a highly experienced and proactive Band 8A Locum Pharmacist to join the Integrated Care Home Service in Nottingham. This is a part-time opportunity for a pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge and experience in medicines management for older adults.

The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including a consultant geriatrician and specialist nurses, to support the safe and effective use of medicines for care home residents. Attendance at a weekly MDT on Tuesday afternoons is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for new care home residents following assessment by a specialist nurse practitioner.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings with a consultant geriatrician and specialist nurses.
• Provide expert pharmacological input into patient care discussions and ongoing medical management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with service standards.
• Apply up-to-date knowledge of medicines management for conditions common in older populations.
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Have significant experience in clinical pharmacy, ideally within care home or community settings.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of pharmacology related to older adults.
• Be confident in working independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Be proactive, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Why Choose Pulse?

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