Specialist Pharmacist Inpatient and Urgent Care Mental Health

We are looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return? We are an organisation which puts people first. We will do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We will help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we will provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving. You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you will have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

Your development is important to us, so don’t forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

Job overview:

• Location: Hastings, East Sussex
• Salary Band: Band 7
• Working Pattern: No weekends or dispensary duties; occasional on-call advice only (approx. 1 in 30 weeks)

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with mental health conditions? We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team as a Specialist Pharmacist within our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services. Based on the inpatient wards and urgent care services in Hastings, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, supporting both staff and patients, and contribute to service development across the East Sussex locality. Full training and further accreditation support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for newly qualified pharmacists or those transitioning from primary care.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services
• Support the safe and cost-effective use of medicines
• Collaborate with ward staff, pharmacy colleagues and wider MDTs
• Contribute to patient safety, education and continuity of care

What we offer:

• A supportive team within a CQC-rated 'Outstanding for Caring' Trust
• Generous leave and NHS pension scheme
• Access to wellbeing support and supervision programmes
• Flexible or part-time working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

We are looking for:

• GPhC-registered pharmacist (newly qualified welcome)
• Strong interest in mental health
• Proactive, collaborative and patient-centred approach

Join us and be part of a Trust that values innovation, staff wellbeing and making a real difference in mental health care.

Please see attached job description for a more detailed breakdown of the role and responsibilities. For an informal discussion please contact us.

Person specification:

• GPhC registration
• Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent
• Experience of Band 6 rotational post
• Experience working within a mental health setting

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.

We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognise abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.

Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.