Senior Clinical Pharmacist: Mental Health Lead

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Nelson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in the UK seeks a Senior Clinical Pharmacist for a 12-month fixed-term role. The successful candidate will provide support within a multi-disciplinary team focusing on mental health, ensuring effective medicines management and patient care. Experience in mental health, a degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council are essential. The role offers flexible working patterns, contributing to the development of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for professional development

Contribution to diverse workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Previous experience working in mental health is required.
• A postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Home Treatment Team to provide clinical pharmacy support.
• Contribute to wider Trust initiatives and governance for medicines management.
• Develop a non-medical prescribing role for enhanced patient care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Education

Masters/Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

A regional health trust in the UK seeks a Senior Clinical Pharmacist for a 12-month fixed-term role. The successful candidate will provide support within a multi-disciplinary team focusing on mental health, ensuring effective medicines management and patient care. Experience in mental health, a degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council are essential. The role offers flexible working patterns, contributing to the development of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust.