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Mental Health Pharmacist – NHS Hospital in Gloucester
Location: Gloucester, NHS Hospital
Hourly Rate: £28 - £35 per hour
Agency: Hunter AHP
Hunter AHP is recruiting for an experienced Mental Health Pharmacist to join a well-regarded NHS Hospital in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated pharmacist with expertise in mental health to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care in an inpatient psychiatric setting. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes through medication management and clinical support, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:- Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in mental health settings, including acute and long-term psychiatric care.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for mental health patients, ensuring safe and effective drug therapy.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers) to optimise medication management and improve patient outcomes.
- Offer expert advice on psychotropic medications, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilisers, and anxiolytics.
- Participate in ward rounds, providing medication expertise and supporting prescribing decisions.
- Support the safe and effective use of medications for patients with mental health disorders, including complex cases and polypharmacy.
- Monitor and manage the side effects of psychiatric medications, making recommendations for adjustments where appropriate.
- Provide education and training on mental health medications to hospital staff and patients.
- Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and the development of clinical guidelines for mental health pharmacy practice.
- Ensure compliance with NHS policies and regulatory standards for medication management.
- GPhC registration (essential).
- Experience as a Mental Health Pharmacist in an NHS or hospital setting (preferred).
- Strong clinical knowledge of psychotropic medications and their application in the treatment of mental health disorders.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to collaborative care plans.
- Ability to assess and manage the pharmacological needs of mental health patients, including complex cases and polypharmacy.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals effectively.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest research and clinical guidelines.
- Hourly Rate: £28 - £35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.
- Opportunity to work within a leading NHS hospital in Gloucester, providing specialist mental health care.
- Support from Hunter AHP’s dedicated recruitment consultants, with ongoing career development opportunities.
- Access to NHS systems and excellent support from multidisciplinary teams.
- The chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of mental health patients through expert medication management and care.
- Hunter AHP is a leading recruitment agency specialising in placing healthcare professionals within the NHS and private sector.
- We offer flexible roles, competitive pay rates, and tailored support to help you succeed in your career.
- Our team is committed to helping you find the right job and providing ongoing guidance and professional development.
If you are an experienced Mental Health Pharmacist looking for a new and rewarding role in Gloucester, apply now to join a progressive NHS team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
To apply, please send your CV to [Your Contact Information] or contact us for more details.
