An exciting chance has arisen for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist with an interest in mental health to join our Pharmacy Team at St Andrew's Healthcare, working at our Essex site.

Clinical Pharmacist (With Independent Prescriber status)

Career Level B (Equivalent to NHS Band 7)

Salary: £49,387 - £54,735 (Depending on experience) plus £1,250 Essex allowance

Location: North Benfleet

12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover - Full-Time or Part-Time Flexible Options Considered

Our clinical pharmacists describe the department as ‘service driven and patient orientated’, ‘A fantastic team’ and ‘extremely helpful and supportive’.

Do you want to be part of an organisation where you will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team working closely with colleagues at ward level to deliver high quality, safe, patient focused and innovative pharmacy services?

You can achieve more at St Andrew’s Healthcare

St Andrew’s is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.

With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrew’s today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.

St Andrew’s has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.

Your role with us

As the Clinical Pharmacist for our Essex site,



you will play a key role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across a designated group of wards. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will help optimise the use of medicines, ensuring patients achieve the best possible outcomes from their treatment.

You will provide expert pharmacy support and advice at both ward and divisional level, with the backing of the wider Pharmacy Operational Team. Key responsibilities include conducting medication reviews with patients and clinical teams, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, developing and implementing policies and guidelines, leading and contributing to national and local audits, and supporting the supervision and professional development of colleagues.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will work closely with the Pharmacy Operational Team to support the safe and effective supply of medicines across the site.

Experience in mental health pharmacy is desirable; however, we welcome applications from motivated pharmacists with transferable skills and a passion for patient care, as full support and development will be provided for the right candidate.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Free parking, Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); Life cover; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.

📌 Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist (Essex)
🏢 St Andrew's Healthcare
📍 Essex