Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Mental Health Services Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tripple Tree Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the North West is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in mental health. The role involves leading pharmacy services, working with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe patient care. Candidates should be proactive with strong leadership skills and a passion for mental health innovation. Flexible working options are available, and applications are open until May 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proactive professional with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience from any sector with interest in mental health pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Medicines Management strategy within the Trust.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation following patient admission or transfer.
• Assess the safety of existing therapies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Empathy for mental health

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health

Are you a skilled and experienced Pharmacist ready to advance your career? Join our innovative, person-centred team delivering outstanding clinical pharmacy services.

Role Overview

You will lead, develop, and deliver mental health clinical pharmacy services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, effective, and person-centred care. Opportunities are available across mental health inpatient, secure, and learning disability services.

Candidate Profile

• Proactive professional with excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and inspire others
• Passion for mental health innovation
• Experience from any sector with interest and empathy for mental health pharmacy

Responsibilities

1. Implement the Medicines Management strategy within the Trust
2. Deputise for higher-grade pharmacists as required
3. Participate in rota including Medicines Information and supervision of dispensary services
4. Support the Out of Hours Medicines Advice Service and weekend working (9.30am-1.30pm) on a 1 in 12 rota
5. Conduct medicines reconciliation following patient admission or transfer, liaising with healthcare professionals
6. Ensure appropriate indication for each medicine and therapy compatibility
7. Assess the safety of existing therapies and their contribution to presenting complaints
8. Verify that new treatments are suitable for patients’ conditions

About Mersey Care

Mersey Care is a leading provider of physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people, with specialized inpatient and community services, including high secure mental health facilities.

Our Values and Commitment

We are committed to 'perfect care'—safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support staff development and collaborate with service users, families, and carers to shape future services. We are undertaking a transformation programme to improve quality and reduce costs.

Additional Information

Flexible working requests will be considered. Refer to the full job description and person specification for more details. The closing date for applications is Monday, 26 May 2025.