Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate

Locum Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist (Band 8a)

to join a dedicated mental health team in a hospital setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to contribute to the care of patients with complex mental health needs in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

You will play a key role in the safe and effective use of medicines, supporting clinical teams and ensuring patients receive the best possible pharmaceutical care tailored to their mental health treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist mental health pharmaceutical care across inpatient wards. Participate in clinical ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. Ensure safe and effective medication use in accordance with best practice and regulatory guidelines. Support the dispensary team, including checking prescriptions (with support from ACT technicians). Offer advice and guidance to healthcare professionals on mental health medicines management. Monitor and review patient medication regimens and contribute to treatment planning. Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation.

Key Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience in a

mental health

setting and

hospital pharmacy

environment. Registered with the

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

. Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric medications and therapeutic approaches. Able to perform

clinical ward-based duties

confidently and independently. Previous experience supporting dispensary operations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate. Flexible full-time or part-time working options. Opportunity to work within a dedicated and skilled mental health team. Potential for contract extension based on performance and service needs.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 18.94 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you a Band 8?
Experience:

UK: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

GPhC (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dayan smhp