Mental Health Pharmacist – NHS Hospital in Gloucester
Location: Gloucester, NHS Hospital
Hourly Rate: £28 - £35 per hour
Agency: Hunter AHP
Hunter AHP is recruiting for an experienced Mental Health Pharmacist to join a well-regarded NHS Hospital in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated pharmacist with expertise in mental health to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care in an inpatient psychiatric setting. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes through medication management and clinical support, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in mental health settings, including acute and long-term psychiatric care.
* Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for mental health patients, ensuring safe and effective drug therapy.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers) to optimise medication management and improve patient outcomes.
* Offer expert advice on psychotropic medications, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilisers, and anxiolytics.
* Participate in ward rounds, providing medication expertise and supporting prescribing decisions.
* Support the safe and effective use of medications for patients with mental health disorders, including complex cases and polypharmacy.
* Monitor and manage the side effects of psychiatric medications, making recommendations for adjustments where appropriate.
* Provide education and training on mental health medications to hospital staff and patients.
* Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and the development of clinical guidelines for mental health pharmacy practice.
* Ensure compliance with NHS policies and regulatory standards for medication management.
Requirements:
* GPhC registration (essential).
* Experience as a Mental Health Pharmacist in an NHS or hospital setting (preferred).
* Strong clinical knowledge of psychotropic medications and their application in the treatment of mental health disorders.
* Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to collaborative care plans.
* Ability to assess and manage the pharmacological needs of mental health patients, including complex cases and polypharmacy.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals effectively.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest research and clinical guidelines.
Benefits:
* Hourly Rate: £28 - £35 per hour, depending on experience.
* Flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule.
* Opportunity to work within a leading NHS hospital in Gloucester, providing specialist mental health care.
* Support from Hunter AHP’s dedicated recruitment consultants, with ongoing career development opportunities.
* Access to NHS systems and excellent support from multidisciplinary teams.
* The chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of mental health patients through expert medication management and care.
If you are an experienced Mental Health Pharmacist looking for a new and rewarding role in Gloucester, apply now to join a progressive NHS team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
To apply, please send your CV to [Your Contact Information] or contact us for more details.
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