MRH Locum Pharmacist Services provides dependable, clinically robust locum support to community pharmacies across London and surrounding areas. Services are delivered with a strong focus on patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, allowing pharmacy owners and managers to have confidence that their pharmacy is in safe hands.

Locum Pharmacist Cover

  • Community pharmacy locum cover

  • Sole pharmacist cover

  • Short-notice and planned bookings

  • High-volume and complex dispensary environments

  • Weekend and bank holiday cover

Mohammed Rizwan Hakim is experienced in managing the full dispensary workload independently, maintaining workflow, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operation with minimal supervision.

Clinical Services & Patient Care

  • NHS and private clinical services delivery

  • Emergency Contraception (EHC) services

  • Blood pressure checks and cardiovascular support

  • Vaccination services, including COVID-19 programmes

  • Safe and accurate clinical decision-making

As former Clinical Lead for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, Mohammed brings strong clinical oversight, governance awareness, and calm leadership to service delivery.

Governance, Compliance & Inspection Readiness

  • Clinical governance support within community pharmacy settings

  • Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) implementation, including leading and coordinating team-wide delivery

  • CPAF standards awareness and practical implementation

  • Preparation for GPhC inspections and regulatory visits

  • Safe systems of work and SOP adherence

  • Conducting and supporting a range of pharmacy audits, including controlled drugs, dispensing accuracy, and governance audits

  • Controlled drug management and audit awareness

Care Home Pharmacy Support

  • Care home medicines management

  • Controlled drug processes and record-keeping

  • Liaison with care staff and healthcare professionals

  • High-risk patient safety oversight

Mohammed has extensive experience supporting care homes, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and clear communication at all times.

Operational Support & Leadership

  • Calm, structured management of busy dispensaries

  • Support for pharmacy teams during staffing pressures

  • Professional communication with staff, patients, and prescribers

  • Reliable, punctual, and consistent service delivery

Pharmacies benefit from a locum pharmacist who requires minimal orientation and can be trusted to manage the pharmacy safely from the moment he arrives.

Professional Assurance

  • GPhC-registered pharmacist

  • Fully insured (Professional Indemnity & Public Liability)

  • Enhanced DBS checked

  • Regular CPD and continued professional development

Areas Covered

London and surrounding counties. Other locations may be considered by arrangement.