Connecting you to Locum Pharmacy Staff

Pharm-Assist® connects healthcare providers with trusted locum pharmacists, dispensers, and technicians. Our no booking, no fee promise means clients only pay when cover is worked, while locums enjoy fair, flexible opportunities nationwide.

Why Choose Pharm-Assist®

25+ Years’ Experience
Trusted pharmacy staffing since 1997.

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Fair & Transparent Pricing
No booking, no fee with clear, upfront costs.

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Family-Run Service
Personal, approachable, and always responsive.

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Fair Pay & Flexibility
Supporting locums with rates and shifts that suit them.

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Nationwide Network
Thousands of locums and healthcare clients across the UK.

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Trusted by All Sectors
From independents to multiples, NHS to care homes.

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The Settings We Cover:

We supply locums into every area of pharmacy, including:

  • Community Pharmacies

  • GP Dispensing Practices

  • Hospitals (NHS & private)

  • Prison Services

  • Out-of-Hours & Urgent Care

  • Care Homes & Residential Services

  • Online & Distance-Selling Pharmacies

  • Industry & Academia

Who We Are

Pharm-Assist® is a family-run locum agency with a nationwide network of pharmacy professionals. Since 1997, we’ve supported independents, multiples, and healthcare organisations across the UK with dependable staffing solutions.

Our goal is simple: to keep pharmacy services running smoothly so patients never go without the care they need.

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What We Can Do

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Reliable cover when you need it most.

From community pharmacies to hospitals, prisons, and online providers, we supply trusted locums who integrate seamlessly into your team. With our no booking, no fee policy and transparent pricing, you’ll always know exactly where you stand.

For Clients

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Shifts that work for you.

Whether you’re a pharmacist, dispenser, or technician, Pharm-Assist® offers flexible locum opportunities across the UK. From short-notice shifts to block bookings, we’ll help you find work that suits your lifestyle, skills, and availability.

For Locums

What Our Clients & Locums Say

“Pharm-Assist is a game-changer for operations, and beyond that, their team is phenomenal, always responsive and genuinely invested in solving any issues. It’s clear they understand the unique challenges pharmacies face and have built a solution to address them. The absolute best!”
— Pharmacy Owner
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“Pharm-assist are not just any agency, they are like a family. They will support you all the way, they not only get the best rates across the UK in comparison to all their competitors, they will stick on your side and work with you. To other ‘agencies’ you are just a number. To Pharm-assist you are a human and they care about you, they put you first and make you will what you deserve. All with getting the best rates at the same time!”
— Nazim, Locum
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“I have worked with the organisation for over 20 years. I have trusted them and continue to do so because they are consistently reliable, helpful and friendly. They have protected my needs and I feel they look after me. So I choose to continue working with them”
— Benedict, Locum
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“I’ve been working with Pharm-Assist for quite a while, and they are a very professional and helpful employment agency. Not even once did I experience a lack of assistance from them. They consistently go two steps ahead to support their locums with any work-related issues. A big thanks to the whole staff of Pharm-Assist!”
— Pushpinder, Locum
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“I have worked through Pharm Assist for nigh on 15 years. I have tried other agencies but nothing compares to Pharm Assist’s attention to detail. I am not treated as just a number ,they sort my entire locum bookings from start to finish. Sourcing suitable accommodation for stay away bookings & chasing clients when payments are late. Bookings are confirmed by email & text throughout & nothing is too much trouble. I couldn’t ask for a better locum agency to handle my work bookings.”
— Sue, Locum
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“They are helpful in securing locum at a fairly desirable rate, which makes both the locum and the client happy. They are a professional organisation that excels in interpersonal communication”
— Pharmacy Owner
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How it Works

For Healthcare Providers:

  1. Register your company or Request a Locum

  2. Sign our terms & conditions of business (will be sent after registering with us)

  3. We find and confirm a suitable locum

  4. You will be invoiced at the end of the month (you only pay when the shift has been completed)

For Locums:

  1. Register and upload your documents

  2. Tell us when and where you want to work

  3. We’ll match you to shifts that suit you best