Job summary
Specialist Pharmacist Mental Health - East Sussex
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Trust: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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'll play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines.
You'll 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
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Registration, qualification & experience
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of Band 6 rotational post
- Experience working within a mental health setting
- Postgraduate Diploma
Person Specification
Registration, qualification & experience
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of Band 6 rotational post
- Experience working within a mental health setting
- Postgraduate Diploma
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
