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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Consideration given to flexible working)
Job ref
354-CO-21648
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Anne's Centre
Town
St Leonards on Sea
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/06/2025 23:59

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Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Specialist Pharmacist Inpatient and Urgent Care Mental Health

NHS AfC: Band 7

Come and join us

We're 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're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll 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'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. 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.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • GPhC registration
  • Degree in Pharmacy from British University or recognised equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Band 6 rotational post
  • Experience working within a mental health setting
  • Postgraduate Diploma

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Trudie Morgan
Job title
Associate Divisional Director of Pharmacy East
Email address
[email protected]
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