Advanced Pharmacist Mental Health
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
London Road, NN15 7PWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist. This is an exc...
Lead and deliver advanced clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across mental health inpatient wards.
Promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing practices.
Provide specialist medicines advice and undertake complex medication reviews.
Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds and patient reviews to optimise treatment outcomes.
Support service development, pharmacist prescribing initiatives and medicines governance activities.
Lead audit, quality improvement and research projects.
Develop and implement medicines policies, guidelines and protocols.
Educate and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to medicines safety investigations and risk management activities.
See job description attached in documents section for full details.
Service Management and Development
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust.
Staff Management
The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce.
Governance, Legislation and Standards
The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies.
Professional Expertise
The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Knoweledge and experience
Essential
- Current and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Post registration experience within the mental health care settings
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber
- Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists.
- Experience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures
- Knowledge of conducting staff appraisals
Behaviours and values
Essential
- Demonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams.
- Strong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development.
- Shows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes
Desirable
- Shows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.
- Strong audit, research and project management skills.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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