Lead Pharmacist: Inpatient & Urgent Care (Mental Health)

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Hastings is seeking a highly committed Band 8a Lead Pharmacist to join their Medicines Management Team. This role involves providing expert advice, collaborating with team members in urgent care, and developing leadership skills. Candidates should have experience in mental health pharmacy and be prepared for an enhanced DBS check. The position offers flexible working and a supportive environment committed to patient care.

Benefits

Access to psychological support and wellbeing team

Excellent supervision programmes

Flexible working opportunities

Discount schemes for gyms and shopping

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health pharmacy and leadership skills required.
• Enhanced DBS (Adults Barred List) check needed.
• NHS experience in a similar role may warrant a higher starting salary.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex medicines queries.
• Collaborate to support urgent care and inpatient services.
• Develop leadership capability and pursue qualification as a prescriber.

Skills

Mental health pharmacy experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Hastings is seeking a highly committed Band 8a Lead Pharmacist to join their Medicines Management Team. This role involves providing expert advice, collaborating with team members in urgent care, and developing leadership skills. Candidates should have experience in mental health pharmacy and be prepared for an enhanced DBS check. The position offers flexible working and a supportive environment committed to patient care.