Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health

Project overview

We are currently recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – Mental Health to work on a temporary basis in East London. Please see details of the role below:

Role Details

Role: Band 8a Clinical Pharmacist – Mental Health

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 9am to 5pm

Pay: £35ph

Requirements

Current GPhC registration

Minimum of 6 months NHS hospital experience within a mental health setting

Demonstrable experience in senior mental health pharmacy practice

Strong knowledge of psychotropic medicines, clozapine management, and medicines optimisation in mental health

Experience leading or supervising pharmacy teams

Proven ability to work effectively within mental health multidisciplinary teams

Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex clinical workload

Why work with Cpl UK Healthcare?

Cpl UK Healthcare are a market leader in recruiting AHPs across the UK. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold a number of exclusive contracts nationwide. This gives you priority access to some of the best pharmacy opportunities available.

Referral Bonus

Do you know a colleague who may be interested in a new role? We offer a £200 referral bonus for every AHP you recommend who goes on to work with us.

How to Apply

To apply for this role or to discuss other Pharmacy opportunities across the UK, please contact:

Ellee Cowdrey

Client Partnership Manager

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You can also view all of our other Pharmacy roles here:

www.uk.cpl.com/jobs/pharmacy

Project details

ASAP

Length: 3 months

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Mental Health Pharmacist to join a busy NHS mental health pharmacy team in East London. At Band 8a level, you will provide expert clinical pharmacy input across inpatient mental health wards and services, leading on medicines optimisation and supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to mental health patients.

Duties will include clinical screening and verification of prescriptions across mental health settings, providing expert medicines advice to multidisciplinary teams, leading on clozapine and other complex psychotropic medicines management, supporting and mentoring junior pharmacy staff, and contributing to the development and implementation of medicines-related policies and guidelines within the mental health setting.

• Start: flexible
• Location: Essex, UK, GB