CAMHS & Perinatal Lead Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)

Nhs-1; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for CAMHS and Perinatal services, based primarily at Hopewood Hospital with cross-site clinical support. The role involves leading clinical pharmacy services, independent prescribing within scope, and contributing to medicines optimisation, education and governance.

The post holder will develop safe, cost-efficient pharmacy services, supervise a small team, and support MDTs across inpatient and community settings, with

Qualifications

• Independent prescribing within a defined scope and confidence in clinical decision making.
• Experience leading clinical pharmacy services in mental health.
• Ability to mentor, train and assess pharmacists and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services for CAMHS and perinatal mental health inpatient and community teams.
• Provide medicines optimisation input and evidence-based medicines advice.
• Manage governance, audits and service development within the trust.

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for CAMHS and Perinatal services, based primarily at Hopewood Hospital with cross-site clinical support. The role involves leading clinical pharmacy services, independent prescribing within scope, and contributing to medicines optimisation, education and governance.

The post holder will develop safe, cost-efficient pharmacy services, supervise a small team, and support MDTs across inpatient and community settings, with