CAMHS Principal Pharmacist & Independent Prescriber (N&S CIPPRD)
The closing date is 01 March 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a N&S CAMHS Principal Pharmacist & Independent Prescriber post to join the Centre for Interventional Paediatric Psychopharmacology and Rare Diseases (CIPPRD) at Maudsley Hospital. We are a national and specialist outpatient Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic Principal Pharmacist to join our team in the treatment of children with neuropsychiatric and neurobehavioural problems. The service specialises in the neuropsychiatric & neurobehavioral treatment of children and young people in the context of rare diseases or conditions with organic involvement, including genetic conditions, acquired brain injury, childhood dementias and major physical illnesses. The post holder will be working closely with the MDT including psychiatrists, psychologists, specialist and specialty doctors, data clinicians and clinical nurse specialist, with excellent admin support.We are a specialist psychopharmacology centre which provides whole-person medicine and integrated mental and physical healthcare. We have excellent links and provide expert consultation with other national paediatric specialties, post brain injury rehabilitation and third sector organisations. We are well-regarded by service-users across the UK and internationally.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide expert pharmacy advice and prescribing support within the MDT for children with a range of rare diseases, genetic and organic conditions. Many of whom will have other neurodevelopmental conditions including an intellectual disability and autism. Key responsibilities include:- Providing prescribing support for practitioners within the CIPPRD- Running medicines optimisation clinics both autonomously and jointly with other clinicians for management of neuropsychiatric and neurobehavioural difficulties, including comorbid conditions such as anxiety and mood difficulties and other neurodevelopmental problems (e.g. ADHD) in the context of rare diseases- Providing expert information and support on psychiatric medicines to patients and carers of CIPRPD- Contributing to developing monitoring protocols in CIPPRD and specialist research and audits on psychiatric medicines.
About us
About our locations:Maudsley Hospital (headquarters)Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants. (Due to move to the Pears Maudsley Children and Young People (PMCYP) at the Maudsley Hospital in early 2026)
Flexible working:As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 0800 to 1800, giving you the very best of good work life balance. (This may include working early mornings or late evenings and some Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£72,921 to £83,362 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
334-CLI-7734417
Job locations
Michael Rutter Centre
DeCrespigny Park
London
SE5 8AZ
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Michael Rutter Centre
DeCrespigny Park
London
SE5 8AZ
Employer's website
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