Job reference: AR/21/10/24/2

Job Title: Mental Health Pharmacist (Band 7/8a)

Location: Stoke

Position Type: Contract (Monday - Friday, 5 days per week)

Rate: £27 - £37 per hour (dependent on experience)
Mileage: 40p per mile

Duration: Asap start. Minimum 6 months
Hours: 9am – 5pm, 30-minute break

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Pharmacist to join our NHS Hospital pharmacy client in Stoke. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a hospital ward setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert pharmaceutical care to patients in mental health wards.
• Conduct medication reviews and optimize pharmacotherapy for individuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient management.
• Monitor and manage the side effects of psychotropic medications.
• Educate and counsel patients and healthcare staff on medication use.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Mental Health Pharmacist.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Strong knowledge of mental health medications and their management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rates (£27 - £37).
• Flexible Monday to Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Alfie Rowett on 0203 475 4858.

You could also send your CV to arowett@hg-ahp.com to find out more about the Pharmacy roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer AHP:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get regular payments you can trust.
• Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer AHP network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
• Access to exclusive Hunter AHP events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

About us:

Hunter Gatherer AHP are one of the UK’s leading specialist Allied Health Professionals recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.

Oh, and we’re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For…