Senior Mental Health Pharmacist – Clinical Prescribing Lead

NHS; Bury, Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking three senior mental health pharmacists to join their community mental health teams in Bury and Rochdale. The role involves delivering clinical pharmacy services, leading non-medical prescribing pathways, and providing training on psychotropic medications. Candidates must be members of the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess relevant postgraduate qualifications. This position emphasizes clinical development with no dispensary commitments, making it an excellent opportunity for mental health professionals.

Qualifications

• Current member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Qualified Independent Prescriber or undergoing qualification.
• Experience in initiating, leading and implementing change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy service to CMHTs in Tameside.
• Manage and develop clinical pharmacy service for Living Well Teams.
• Provide training around psychotropic medicines.

Skills

Psychiatric pharmacy practice

Independent prescriber

Training delivery

Policy development

Education

Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking three senior mental health pharmacists to join their community mental health teams in Bury and Rochdale. The role involves delivering clinical pharmacy services, leading non-medical prescribing pathways, and providing training on psychotropic medications. Candidates must be members of the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess relevant postgraduate qualifications. This position emphasizes clinical development with no dispensary commitments, making it an excellent opportunity for mental health professionals.