Clinical Pharmacist Lead, Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service in Canterbury seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medication management and support children and young people's mental health care. The role requires a Master's in Pharmacy, experience in mental health, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers opportunities for professional development, including support for postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidate should be passionate about improving health outcomes for children and young people, ensuring safe and effective medicine use while engaging with families effectively.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for postgraduate mental health pharmacy qualifications

NHS leadership programmes

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's Degree in Pharmacy and be a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Possess at least 5 years of post graduate experience in pharmacy.
• Require a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge.
• Have experience working in Mental Health services for a minimum of 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medication-related aspects of care within CYPMHS.
• Provide expert medicines information and education support.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics

IT skills - word-processing, PowerPoint, Excel

High level of Interpersonal skills

Confident and assertive communication with professionals

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or working towards it

Job description

A community mental health service in Canterbury seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medication management and support children and young people's mental health care. The role requires a Master's in Pharmacy, experience in mental health, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers opportunities for professional development, including support for postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidate should be passionate about improving health outcomes for children and young people, ensuring safe and effective medicine use while engaging with families effectively.