Reliable Locum Staffing, Built on Relationships

Pharm-Assist® has been connecting pharmacies with trusted pharmacists, dispensers, and technicians for over 27 years. Personal service, nationwide support, no booking – no fee.

Why Pharm-Assist?

We’re a family-run, pharmacy-only locum agency focused on delivering a more human, more responsive alternative to app-based platforms. Whether you're a pharmacy provider needing dependable cover or a locum looking for flexible work, we make it simple, personal, and reliable.

What We Offer

For Pharmacy Providers

  • Pre-vetted pharmacists, technicians & dispensers

  • Ad-hoc, emergency & block bookings

  • Stay-away locums for hard-to-fill areas

  • Active shift promotion to our trusted network

  • Personal support, 24/7

For Locums

  • Flexible work that fits your availability

  • Fair rates, personalised placements

  • Hands-on support with bookings & issues

  • Giving Back Campaign – earn extra for shifts

  • Free to register, no app required

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!”

— Independent Pharmacy Owner

“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

“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 who excel in interpersonal communication.”

— Muslihudeen, Locum

“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

“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

“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

How it Works

For Providers:

  1. Register your pharmacy or submit a shift

  2. We find and confirm a suitable locum

  3. You only pay once the shift is 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

Earn While you Work

Locums who nominate Pharm-Assist as their agency on the Locate-a-Locum platform can earn £1 for every shift worked. Learn more and start earning:

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