Clinical Pharmacist (Mental Health) - Suffolk

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a full-time clinical pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmacy services in various mental health settings. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams and supporting patients, with opportunities for ongoing professional development. Ideal for motivated individuals, this position offers training and travel reimbursement between sites. Previous mental health experience is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Travel reimbursement

Qualifications

• Motivated and forward-thinking with broad-based clinical knowledge.
• Experience in mental health is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services to inpatient wards.
• Build relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Support patients and prescribers in MDT meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork ethics

Education

Pharmaceutical degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to inpatient wards aligned with Trust and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Be responsible for building strong clinical relationships with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals in your in‑patient settings.
• Directly support patients, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals via attendance at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and one‑to‑one or group patient consultations, engage in discharge‑planning with the MDT, and take the lead on medicines optimisation and quality improvement programmes within your clinical setting.
• Train, supervise, coach and mentor other members of the pharmacy team.
• Advise, prepare, and deliver training for clinical staff (e.g., nurses, support workers, and doctors) on a wide range of medicines‑related issues.
• Support the Principal Pharmacist in communicating relevant Trust decisions and policies relating to medicines to local clinical areas.
• Be supported in continuing professional development through regular management, clinical and peer group supervision and education sessions within the Pharmacy department and externally where practicable.

We are looking for a motivated and forward‑thinking full‑time clinical pharmacist, whose career has demonstrated broad‑based clinical knowledge and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within the mental health teams across Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

The position is suitable for pharmacists wanting to move sector and from any clinical background. It is a great opportunity to start or continue a career in mental health. The successful candidate will have a choice of two locations as base at Woodlands Unit in Ipswich or Wedgwood House in Bury St Edmunds and will be expected to travel between the two sites if necessary, with travel reimbursement.

This is a patient facing full‑time role and the post holder will collaborate with other healthcare team members to provide ward‑based clinical pharmacy services alongside a team of medicines management technicians. You will have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service and have a strong teamwork ethics.

There is no dispensary and on‑call commitment. Mental health experience is desirable but not essential as the post holder will receive support to complete an in‑house training programme and undertake further accreditations as appropriate.

Service Settings

• Adult mental health inpatient wards
• Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

About NSFT

NSFT is a forward‑thinking hospital offering mental health care in Norfolk and Suffolk. We are one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK with strong links to the School of Pharmacy and Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why Work for Us?

The Pharmacy Department is at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and Optimisation, and innovative pharmaceutical practice. We have challenges, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.