Band 7 Pharmacist - Mental Health Hospital - East London

The role

A Band 7 Pharmacist will provide clinical pharmacy services in a specialist mental health pharmacy team. The role involves supporting medicines optimisation and improving patient outcomes within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

What you will do

• Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate prescribing.
• Perform medicines reconciliation for patients admitted to and discharged from services.
• Provide patient counselling and education relating to prescribed treatments.
• Respond to medicines-related enquiries from patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Support medicines optimisation initiatives and promote best practice in medication management.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and review medication regimens to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with local policies.
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement activities.

Required qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of clinical pharmacy practice and medicines optimisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

Nice to have

• Experience working within mental health services is highly desirable.
• Clinical Pharmacy Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent postgraduate qualification in mental or physical health.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Dedicated specialist pharmacy recruitment consultant.
• Access to exclusive NHS and private healthcare opportunities.
• Flexible payment options.
• Fast-track compliance and onboarding support.
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Before you apply

• Pulse is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

About the company

Pulse is a pharmacy recruitment company providing access to NHS and private healthcare opportunities.