Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist – Training & Progression

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist with progression to Band 7 for Lambeth Hospital. The role offers structured training in mental health pharmacy and opportunities to develop clinical and teaching skills within a dynamic team.

The post starts at Band 6 with progression to Band 7 on meeting objectives and standards. Permanent, full-time contract with ongoing professional development support.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree and GPhC registration are essential requirements.
• Experience in NHS hospital or clinical pharmacy is desirable.
• Interest in mental health pharmacy and education demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards and community teams.
• Provide medicines-related consultations and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Train and supervise trainees and junior pharmacists as progression occurs.
• Engage in medicines optimisation, audits, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient-facing pharmacist

Good communication

Mental health

Team collaboration

Education

MPharm Degree

GPhC registration

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Clinical Pharmacist with progression to Band 7 for Lambeth Hospital. The role offers structured training in mental health pharmacy and opportunities to develop clinical and teaching skills within a dynamic team.

The post starts at Band 6 with progression to Band 7 on meeting objectives and standards. Permanent, full-time contract with ongoing professional development support.