Locum Pharmacist – Mental Health

  • Job reference: 34775
  • Location: Cheshire
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacists
  • Published: May 13, 2026
Job reference: 34775
Consultant: Alex Roberts

Are you a Pharmacist looking for a rewarding locum role within private Mental Health services? We have exciting opportunities available across several private hospital sites in the Midlands and Yorkshire region!

• Job Title: Mental Health Ward Pharmacist
• Location: Barnsley, Doncaster, Mansfield, Derby, Sheffield & Chesterfield
• Duration: Ongoing
• Schedule: 3, 4 or 5 Days Per Week | Monday – Friday | 9am–5pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Rate of Pay: £30 – £38 per hour DOE
• Payment Type: Umbrella
• Contact: Alex Roberts – aroberts@hg-ahp.com – 0203 475 4858 – 07572302937

What You’ll Be Doing:
Join established mental health pharmacy teams within private hospital services and support a range of inpatient ward environments. In this role, you will:

  • provide clinical pharmacy support to mental health wards
  • complete medicines reconciliation and clinical screening
  • support safe prescribing and medicines optimisation
  • work closely with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient services
  • contribute to high-quality patient-centred care

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • current GPhC registration
  • previous hospital wards experience
  • mental health pharmacy experience preferred
  • strong clinical and communication skills
  • the ability to work independently within ward-based settings

Working Hours & Contract Duration:
These are flexible locum opportunities offering 3, 4 or 5 working days per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. The contracts are ongoing with strong potential for long-term extensions.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?
Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in locum and permanent pharmacy roles across the NHS and private sector. We offer top rates, dedicated consultant support, and access to exclusive opportunities nationwide.

The benefits of working with us:
? Fast & simple locum registration
? Reliable, high-paying locum jobs
? Bi-weekly payroll
? Specialist pharmacy recruitment consultants
? Exclusive private sector & NHS opportunities
? CV marketing & business development support

Referral Bonus: Know a pharmacist looking for locum work? Refer them today and earn £250 when they start!

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