Mental Health Pharmacist – South London – NHS Hospital

  • Job reference: 35014
  • Location: Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Pharmacists
  • Published: June 24, 2026
Job reference: 35014
Consultant: Alex Roberts

London? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Mental Health Pharmacist (Band 7–8a)
• Location: South London NHS Hospital
• Duration: Ongoing Contract
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Rate of Pay: £28–£36 per hour DOE (Umbrella)
• Contact: Alex Roberts – aroberts@hg-ahp.com – 0203 475 4858 – 07572302937

What You'll Be Doing:
Join a specialist Mental Health Pharmacy team and play a key role in supporting patient care across inpatient mental health services. In this role, you will:

  • Undertake clinical ward-based pharmacy duties
  • Complete medicines reconciliation and clinical screening
  • Provide specialist medicines advice to multidisciplinary teams
  • Optimise prescribing and support medicines governance
  • Counsel patients on medication use and adherence
  • Contribute to safe and effective medicines management across the service

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

  • Current GPhC registration
  • Previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience
  • Mental health pharmacy experience preferred
  • Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This role offers a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. The contract is ongoing with a strong possibility of extension based on service needs.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?
Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience.

The benefits of working with us:
? Fast & simple AHP locum registration
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