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Tyne and Wear

Pharmacy jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Hospital and primary care networks continue to compete for clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, especially where independent prescribing or aseptic experience is needed. Actionus supplies GPhC-registered pharmacy staff for locum, contract and permanent work across hospital, PCN and community settings.

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Hiring in Newcastle upon Tyne

What the Newcastle upon Tyne market looks like.

Newcastle is the tertiary referral centre for the North East and North Cumbria, with transplant, neurosciences and specialist paediatric services concentrated in the city. Because the wider patch is large and partly rural, Northumberland and County Durham assignments often include travel time and cross-site cover.

Major employers in Tyne and Wear

  • —The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Gateshead · Sunderland · North Shields · South Shields · Durham · Northumberland

Typical settings

  • Hospital pharmacy
  • Primary care networks
  • Community pharmacy
  • Aseptic and homecare units

Common specialities

  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Independent prescribing
  • Aseptic services
  • Medicines information
  • Rotational

Questions

Pharmacy work in Newcastle upon Tyne, answered.

What pharmacy jobs are available in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent pharmacy roles across Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider Tyne and Wear area, including hospital pharmacy, primary care networks, community pharmacy. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Major healthcare employers in and around Newcastle upon Tyne include The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a pharmacy professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Newcastle upon Tyne?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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