Advanced Clinical Pharmacist & Clinical Educator

National health service; Olney; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Educator to join the Medicines Management Team and University of Liverpool's School of Pharmacy. The role contributes to the design, delivery and assessment of mental health teaching within the MPharm programme and to the development of experiential learning for undergraduates.

You will lead mental health teaching, provide advanced clinical pharmacy services on inpatient wards, and work as a non-medical prescriber within a

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmacy and active GPhC registration.
• Post-graduate diploma in mental health or clinical pharmacy.
• Advanced credentialled in mental health curriculum or willing to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver and assess mental health teaching within the MPharm programme.
• Lead mental health-focused experiential learning (simulation, placements, EPAs).
• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy service to inpatient mental health wards.
• Act as an active non-medical prescriber and leadership role model.
• Support Education & Training Team and Medicines Optimisation Strategy.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Masters degree in Pharmacy

Post-graduate diploma in mental health/clinical pharmacy

Advanced credentialled in mental health curriculum

Job description

Job summaryWe are excited to be able to invite applicants for this new mental health clinical educator post that will be hosted by the Medicines Management Team and will work at the University of Liverpool's new School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 days a week.In the Trust, you will contribute to the delivery of an advanced clinical pharmacy service to in-patient mental health services, and be part of the Education & Training Team. At the University you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of mental health teaching and experiential learning for undergraduates. You will ensure that mental health is considered with parity to physical health.We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist with excellent communication, organisational, and team-working skills to deliver clinical pharmacy services alongside multidisciplinary teams. You will be reliable, willing to learn, able to work on your own initiative and flexible to support the wider pharmacy
& university teams.You will be a role model for undergraduates and for the Trust Medicines Management Team. You must be experienced across all 4 pillars of practice, and be working at or towards advanced pharmacist credentialling with the advanced mental health curriculum. You will also be able to evidence your leadership and support of others working on their own credentialling journey.Main duties of the jobContribute to the design, development, delivery and assessment of mental health teaching within the MPharm programme, including teaching and assessing clinical pharmacy skills to support professional practiceLead mental health-focused experiential learning across theMPharm programme, including simulation, health placements, and the integration of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).Contribute to the provision ofadvanced clinical pharmacy service to in-patient mental health wardsBe an active non-medical prescriberProvide leadership and be a role model Contribute to strategic
and operational running of the Education & Training Team and the delivery of the Medicines Optimisation StrategyContributeto ward work at your base and on other Trust sites according to operational needAbout usMersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside
service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.DetailsDate posted29 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number350-TWS8367219Job locationsHollins Park HospitalHollins LaneWarringtonWA2 8WAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe University of Liverpool is a member of the Russell Group and one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, with a global reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation. Through its teaching, research and civic engagement, the University seeks to make a meaningful impact on society locally, nationally and internationally.Within the University, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is an ambitious and forward-looking School committed to excellence in pharmacy education, research and clinical partnership working. In September 2026, the School welcomed its inaugural cohort of MPharm students, marking an exciting new chapter in the development of pharmacy education at Liverpool. The School's four-year MPharm programme is designed to develop confident, adaptable and resilient pharmacists
who are equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare landscape.Working closely with healthcare partners across the region, including Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, the School is committed to delivering research-connected, practice-focused education that prepares future pharmacists to improve patient care, advance the profession and meet the changing needs of the NHS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a new MPharm programme while helping to shape the education and development of the next generation of pharmacists.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckCertificate of SponsorshipUK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration.Please refer to job description.For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window)., Job responsibilitiesThe University of Liverpool is a member of the Russell Group and one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, with a global reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation. Through its teaching, research and civic engagement, the University seeks to make a meaningful impact on society locally, nationally and internationally.Within the University, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is an ambitious and forward-looking School committed to excellence in pharmacy education, research and clinical partnership working. In September 2026, the School welcomed its inaugural cohort of MPharm students, marking an exciting new chapter in the development of pharmacy education at Liverpool. The School's four-year MPharm programme is designed to develop confident, adaptable and resilient pharmacists who are equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare landscape.Working closely with healthcare partners
across the region, including Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, the School is committed to delivering research-connected, practice-focused education that prepares future pharmacists to improve patient care, advance the profession and meet the changing needs of the NHS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a new MPharm programme while helping to shape the education and development of the next generation of pharmacists.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameMersey Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressHollins Park HospitalHollins LaneWarringtonWA2 8WAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMersey Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressHollins Park HospitalHollins LaneWarringtonWA2 8WAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
EssentialVocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)Registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Registered independent prescriber with GPhCPost-graduate diploma in mental health or clinical pharmacy (or documented equivalent, e.g. credentialling portfolio available for review)Advanced credentialled in (core advanced &) specialist mental health curriculum (College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP), Royal College of Pharmacy or The Centre for Advancing Practice), or willingness to work towardsDesirableMember of the Royal College of PharmacyMember (Associate) of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP)Post graduate educational qualification, e.g. PGCELeadership or management qualification or training, EssentialRelevant of secondary care hospital-based mental health services; and working as part of a relevant clinical teamRelevant experience of working within an NHS organisationDemonstrable commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) / educationExperience of leading and undertaking the full audit cycleExperience of providing management and clinical supervisionExperience of providing medicines education in a highly complex contextUnderstands how Medicines Optimisation contributes to high quality careUnderstands and positively regards the needs & rights of people with mental health problems or learning disabilities, and their carersGovernance experienceExcellent advanced-level mental & physical health knowledgeClear understanding of relevant legislation & guidanceDesirableRelevant post-diploma clinical experience at advanced clinical pharmacist levelTutor for postgraduate qualifications or Designated Supervisor (DS) or equivalent for Foundation
Trainee Pharmacist (FTP) or suitable alternativePrevious experience of providing education and training at level 7Recent experience as a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)Provision of medicines information services
Knowledge
EssentialExcellent advanced-level mental & physical health knowledgeClear understanding of relevant legislation & guidance
Skills
EssentialExcellent teaching, presentation & facilitation skillsExcellent communication skills - listening, written & verbalExcellent supervisor and mentoring skills & experienceExcellent clinical skillsCompetent interpersonal skills; able to achieve outcomes through team workingAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a teamAble to develop & implement new processes and / or rolesAble to work within existing systems & processes; optimise where necessarySelf-motivated and able to engage with & motivate/inspire othersMethodical with attention to detailFlexible workingWorking under pressurePrioritisationReport writingData analysisAwareness of own limitations; can ask for support where requiredGood IT skills; the ability to learn to use a variety of electronic notes and prescribing systemsProfessional mannerTravel between sitesDesirableAbility to affect and manage change