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Advanced Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist

London SW17 0YF

Key information

Pay
£66,274 to £73,496 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
19 Oct 2026
Closing date
2 Nov 2026

About this role

To provide highly specialist and advanced clinical knowledge, skills and decision making to the Trust Community Mental Health services, the Pharmacy service and across the wider Primary Care Networks. To support the lead pharmacist in the development, delivery and evaluation of pharmacy services relating to Mental Health within the community. To provide a clinical, pharmaceutical service to the Community Mental Health services, utilising clinical leadership skills. This will be based with the Community Mental Health Team but will outreach to the Primary Care Networks as services are transformed. To deliver an advanced comprehensive medicines optimisation service to SWLStG patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care. To act as a role model in the Community Service Line and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with Trust objectives and NHS Plan. To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels. To liaise with Trust pharmacy staff to support an effective dispensing and supply service. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist which may include attending senior meetings. To act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team and provide expert advice to clinical teams across the organisation To be involved in the initiation and on-going support of projects and innovations within the Service Line, using Qii methodology. To support Trust staff to effectively optimise medicines in service users in recovery. To develop and deliver formal training on pharmacological interventions in mental health conditions for nursing, medical and pharmacy staff. Where qualified to be practice as an independent prescriber within the community service line. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.