Advanced Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist

1 week ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist to join our team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our pharmacy department, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to patients under the care of our Trust.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver and further develop clinical pharmacy services to community mental health teams within Gloucestershire, and support the lead pharmacist for community mental health teams.
  • Be the lead clinical pharmacist for clozapine services within the pharmacy team and to lead the operational delivery of pharmacy clozapine services.
  • Be a clinical specialist in mental health pharmacy, and act as an independent prescriber.
  • Deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to patients under the care of our Trust and to the multidisciplinary teams responsible for their care.
  • Support the education, training and development needs of pharmacy professionals and other multidisciplinary staff.
  • Support patients and their families by providing advice about the actions and use of medication, optimising treatment, providing information and liaising with acute and other care providers to ensure seamless transfer of care.
  • Promote safe, rational, efficacious and cost-effective medicines use.
About Us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the county, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Our pharmacy department is at the forefront of many exciting projects, including an award-winning service provided by pharmacist prescribers in orthopaedic pre-admission. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Person Specification
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent skills gained through experience of hospital pharmacy
  • Specialist Post Graduate certificate or diploma in psychiatric pharmacy, or equivalent
  • Post graduate qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing (or willingness to work towards this qualification within an agreed timeframe)
  • This post will require travel to wards and units in Gloucestershire.


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