Clinical Pharmacist

National Health Service; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Barnstaple seeks a specialist mental health clinical pharmacist to support community mental health teams in North Devon. You will receive a comprehensive induction with support to settle in and time to advance your clinical knowledge and experience.

Recruitment will align with mental health experience; suitably qualified candidates will be appointed at band 8a, while those with broader clinical backgrounds may join at band 7 and be supported to develop mental

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of guidelines and clinical practice in psychiatry.
• Experience in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to supervise pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Experience implementing change.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Mental Health community teams in North Devon.
• Develop connections with local primary care (PCN) services and coordinate with other mental health services.
• Conduct medication reviews, provide counselling, prescribe, audit, engage in physical health and training.

Skills

Clinical guidelines knowledge

Pharmacy supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Change management

Pressure management

Education

GPhC registration

CPD

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy / therapeutics

Diploma/Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Job summary

Our Medicines Optimisation team is a compassionate, dynamic, and committed teamThis post will be providing specialist mental health clinical pharmacist input to community mental health teams in North Devon.The successful candidate will have a full and comprehensive induction, with support and time to settle into their new role. There will opportunities to further develop your clinical knowledge and experienceRecruitment will be based on mental health experience, suitably qualified individuals will be appointed at band 8a.Individuals with good clinical knowledge and experience but less specifically in mental health will be appointed at band 7 and supported to develop their mental health knowledge before progression.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will develop and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Mental Health community teams in North Devon.This will include developing connections with the local primary care (PCN) services and working with other mental health services when necessary (e.g. supporting inpatient admissions of local patient group).This role will also include medication review, counselling, prescribing, audit, physical health engagement and training among other duties.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Employer details

Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address West Pilton Health & Wellbeing Clinic Youings Drive BARNSTAPLE Devon EX31 1QL United Kingdom Employer's website

Details

• Date posted: 04 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: 49,387 to 64,750 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9369-26-0750-2
• Job locations: West Pilton Health & Wellbeing Clinic, Youings Drive, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX31 1QL, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in speciality
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team / environment.
• Ability to supervise activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Managing change in a complex environment and evidence of having successfully implemented change.
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines where there are conflicting priorities.

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
• Experience of delivering training programmes

Qualifications Essential

• Current registration as a Pharmacist General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy / therapeutics or equivalent clinical experience
• Certificate/Diploma or Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience
• Independent Prescribing Qualification (or be working towards completion)

Desirable

• Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy RPS Advanced Practice Framework completed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).