Area Locum Pharmacist

Area Locum Pharmacist, Essex / London / South East, Up to £75,000 + Possible Car + Fuel Card + Benefits. About the company: This business is a trusted name in pharmacy services across the UK, blending community care with forward-thinking healthcare solutions. With a strong retail presence and a commitment to excellence, theyare proud to deliver outstanding service across our growing network of pharmacies in the Essex / London / South East Area. As part of theirnext phase of strategic expansion, we are looking for a qualified Locum Pharmacist to join theirteam in amulti-site, Area Manager-style role. Area Locum Pharmacist Overview: This is not your typical locum role. Youll be ahigh-impact, roaming Pharmacist, supporting theirexisting branches across Essex and surrounding areas. Working closely with thesenior leadership team, youll play a critical part in improving operational performance, leading service delivery, optimising stock management, and ensuring exceptional patient care at every location you support. Whether stepping in for absence cover, assessing site-level efficiencies, or mentoring pharmacy teams, this is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, experienced Pharmacist ready to shape pharmacy operations on a larger scale. Responsibilities Deliver safe, efficient, and compliant dispensing services across a variety of pharmacy branches. Proactively implement and champion just in time stock control policiesto minimise waste and ensure optimal inventory across branches. Support the roll-out and enhancement of pharmacy services, includingNHS and private clinical services. Act as aliaison between branch teams and senior management, ensuring open communication and accountability. Drive consistency inSOPs, compliance standards, and GPhC guidelinesacross sites. Deliver hands-on support during staff absence, operational challenges, or audits. Assist in mentoring and developing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff. Collaborate with Area and Head Office teams on performance reviews, KPI monitoring, and service development initiatives. Maintain accurate records of visits, stock observations, and team support activities. Ideal Background Needed / What\’s in your DNA ? GPhC-registered Pharmacist Essential Full UK Driving Licence Essential (Company car and fuel card may be provided) Experience working across multiple pharmacy locations a strong advantage Strong knowledge ofstock control, dispensing, and clinical services Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with both branch staff and senior leadership A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for quality improvement Ability to influence and support teams without direct line management authority TPBN1_UKTJ