Locum Band 8A Mental Health Pharmacist - Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist – Mental Health
Banding: Band 8A
Location: Staffordshire
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (with option to extend)
Hourly Rate: £34-36 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (no on-call or out-of-hours)
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 8A Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist to join a pharmacy team in Staffordshire. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services within a mental health setting, supporting safe and effective medicines management. The successful candidate will undertake ward-based clinical duties and support dispensary services, including working alongside ACT pharmacy technicians to ensure high standards of care and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services across mental health wards.
- Conduct ward visits and provide expert medicines advice to clinical teams.
- Support dispensary operations and supervise ACT pharmacy technicians.
- Contribute to medicines optimisation and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation and support clinical governance activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Extensive experience in mental health pharmacy (essential).
- Previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience.
- Ability to work at Band 8A level or equivalent.
- Strong communication, leadership, and clinical decision‑making skills.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.
International Recruitment Notice
Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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Locum Band 8A Mental Health Pharmacist - Staffordshire employer: Pulse Staffing Limited
At Pulse, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our team at Harefield Hospital benefits from flexible working arrangements, including the option to work at Royal Brompton, and we provide essential resources like a shuttle bus to ease commuting challenges. Join us for a meaningful career where your expertise in speech and language therapy will make a significant impact on patient care.
