Clinical Pharmacist | Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Dartford is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join their newly established NHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for women. The role involves developing a medicines management service and supporting the team's growth. Ideal candidates should have experience in mental health or a strong interest in the field. Competitive salary with additional high-cost area supplement will be offered.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Support for post-graduate qualifications

Qualifications

• Dedicated and compassionate Clinical Pharmacist.
• Experience in mental health or hospital environment preferred.
• Genuine interest in mental health from other sectors accepted.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver an innovative NHS PICU service for women.
• Develop a comprehensive medicines management service.
• Assist in onboarding and training of new team members.

Job description

Overview

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Pharmacist? Do you want the chance to help shape a new and genuinely innovative service for the women of Kent and Medway? We're creating Kent and Medway's first, and only, NHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for women, and are seeking a talented Clinical Pharmacist to help us deliver this vital service. Please note that the start date for this post will be February 2026, to allow for sufficient time for onboarding, induction, and training before the anticipated arrival of the first patient in April 2026. This role would suit pharmacists with previous mental health and hospital experience who are looking to consolidate their skills, as well as those with genuine interest in mental health from another sector. You will also have the opportunity to work across all the bedded wards in the Dartford locality. You will be provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post-graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy. Some of our pharmacists are qualified as independent prescribers and the opportunities to qualify and practice as prescribers will grow as our team does. This role comes with a High Cost Area Supplement: 5% of basic salary, subject to a min. of £1303 per year and a max. of £2198 per year (divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly). The salary listed is inclusive of the High-Cost Area Allowance. In this role, you will assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist, and Deputy Chief Pharmacist in developing a comprehensive medicines management service to patients in the locality. Duties will include: