Senior Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist – Lead & Optimise Care

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Chelmsford is seeking an inspiring pharmacist to join their inpatient mental health pharmacy team. The candidate will provide clinical leadership, optimize medicines for patients, and improve care pathways. Responsibilities include coaching ward teams, acting as a senior referral point, and ensuring the safe use of psychotropic medicines. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have experience or transferable skills in mental health pharmacy. Benefits include generous holiday, pension, and relocation package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including Blue Light Card

£8,000 relocation package

Season ticket loans

Flexible working available from day one

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent required.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of postgraduate training and CPD in clinical pharmacy practice.
• Experience in mental health pharmacy preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and optimize medicines for patients.
• Coach ward teams to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care.
• Act as senior referral point for healthcare professionals.
• Develop and implement evidence-based use of medicines.
• Maintain monitoring and expert advice on health of service users.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy practice

Mental health pharmacy experience

Team leadership

Patient care optimization

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

A leading NHS foundation trust in Chelmsford is seeking an inspiring pharmacist to join their inpatient mental health pharmacy team. The candidate will provide clinical leadership, optimize medicines for patients, and improve care pathways. Responsibilities include coaching ward teams, acting as a senior referral point, and ensuring the safe use of psychotropic medicines. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have experience or transferable skills in mental health pharmacy. Benefits include generous holiday, pension, and relocation package.