Mental Health Pharmacist – Private – Newcastle

  • Job reference: 35701
  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacists
  • Published: October 13, 2026
Job reference: 35701
Consultant: Alex Roberts

Locum Mental Health Pharmacist – Newcastle – £35–£40ph

Hunter Gatherer AHP are currently recruiting for an experienced Mental Health Pharmacist to join a private mental health service in Newcastle for an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with a strong background in mental health to work across multiple clinical sites, supporting patients with complex mental health needs.

Job Details

  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Pay Rate: £35–£40 per hour (Umbrella, DOE)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Contract Length: 3 months initially

  • Working Days: 3–4 days per week

  • Working Hours: 9:00am–5:00pm

  • Setting: Private Mental Health Service

  • Travel: Must be a car driver due to working across multiple sites

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical medication reviews for patients with mental health conditions.

  • Support medicines optimisation across mental health services.

  • Provide specialist advice on psychotropic medications, including antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilisers.

  • Monitor medication safety, side effects and treatment effectiveness.

  • Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams.

  • Support safe prescribing practices and medicines management.

  • Provide pharmaceutical advice and guidance to clinical teams.

Requirements

  • GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.

  • Previous experience working within mental health pharmacy services.

  • Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric medications and mental health treatment pathways.

  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

  • Available to start at short notice.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mental Health Pharmacist looking for a well-paid locum opportunity in Newcastle, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Alex Roberts – Hunter Gatherer AHP

Email: aroberts@hg-ahp.com
Phone: 07572 302937

Apply today to discuss the opportunity further!

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