Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is recruiting two specialist mental health clinical pharmacists to support community teams in Torbay and Totnes. You will be part of a compassionate Medicines Optimisation group with induction and ongoing professional development.

Roles are band 7 or 8a, depending on experience, with opportunities to progress and expand clinical knowledge in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with GPhC and CPD evidence.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
• Diploma/masters in psychiatric pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• Independent prescribing qualification or in training with plan to complete.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Mental Health community teams in Torbay or Totnes.
• Build connections with local primary care services (PCN) and collaborate with mental health services.
• Conduct medication reviews, counselling, prescribing, audits, and physical health engagement.
• Provide training and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Clinical pharmacy

Team collaboration

Prescribing (IP)

Education

GPhC registration

CPD evidence

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Diploma/Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy

Independent prescribing qualification

Tools

Audit tools

Clinical governance

Job description

Job summary

Our Medicines Optimisation team is a compassionate, dynamic, and committed team

There are two posts available providing specialist mental health clinical pharmacist input to community mental health teams in Torbay; the English Riviera and Totnes, Leatside Surgery.

The successful candidates will have a full and comprehensive induction, with support and time to settle into their new role.

There will opportunities to further develop your clinical knowledge and experience

Recruitment will be based on mental health experience, suitably qualified individuals will be appointed at band 8a.

Individuals with good clinical knowledge and experience but less specifically in mental health will be appointed at band 7 and supported to develop their mental health knowledge before progression.

Main duties of the job

post holders will develop and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Mental Health community teams in Torbay or Totnes.

• This will include developing connections with the local primary care (PCN) services and working with other mental health services when necessary (e.g. supporting inpatient admissions of local patient group)
• This role will also include medication review, counselling, prescribing, audit, physical health engagement and training among other duties.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

Date posted 18 September 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band 8a

Salary 49,387 to 64,750 a year

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number C9369-26-0723

Job locations

• Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Wellbeing Hub Torbay hospital, Torquay Devon TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom
• Leatside Surgery, Babbage Road TOTNES, Devon TQ9 5JA, United Kingdom

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in speciality
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team / environment.
• Ability to supervise activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Managing change in a complex environment and evidence of having successfully implemented change.
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines where there are conflicting priorities.

Experience Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
• Experience of delivering training programmes.

Qualifications Essential

• Current registration as a Pharmacist General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy / therapeutics or equivalent clinical experience.
• Certificate/Diploma or Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience
• Independent Prescribing Qualification (or be working towards completion)

Qualifications Desirable

• Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy RPS Advanced Practice Framework completed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Wellbeing Hub Torbay hospital, Torquay Devon, TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom