Job summary

We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, forward-thinking pharmacist to continue to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within our Hammersmith and Fulham (H&F) MINT (Mental Health Integrated Network Teams) Services. The successful candidate will work together with the Band 8a pharmacists for Ealing MINT and Hounslow MINT and the Band 6 Medicines Management Technician for the Early Intervention Teams and Community Rehabilitation Teams to build on the excellent work that has been undertaken within our working-age adult community-based services to date.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and a keen interest in mental health who derives satisfaction from developing both the service and pharmacy colleagues. The applicant should be able to work well both in a team and autonomously.

The pharmacist will join a vibrant, expanding team. Building on the excellent pharmacy service with bases in the five main Trust sites, the team includes pharmacists dedicated to Child and Adolescent Services, the Perinatal Mental Health Service, Older Adults Services and the Crisis Teams as well as MINT. There is a team focus on growth and development, including Clinical Diplomas, non-medical prescribing qualifications, consultant pharmacist accreditation and writing articles and posters for publication.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will lead and develop the clinical pharmacy services to the H&F MINT teams and work together with the Advanced Specialist Pharmacists for Ealing MINT and Hounslow MINT, providing mutual support and cross-cover as necessary.

The MINT 8a pharmacists will support the Band 6 MMT EIS/CRS with clinical queries. Conversely, the Band 6 MMT EIS/CRS may assist the MINT 8a pharmacists with operational queries within MINT.

The candidate will provide training and development on medicines management in mental health to junior and trainee staff, including trainee pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and visiting trainee pharmacists. The candidate will act as a practice supervisor, educational supervisor and/or designated supervisor to trainee staff as necessary and appropriate.

The candidate will work in collaboration with the rest of the West London NHS Trust pharmacy team to provide pharmacy services across the Trust. Where necessary, the candidate may be asked to cover colleagues' leaves of absence.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-PHA-085

Job locations

H and F Claybrook Road

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Post graduate clinical diploma in pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of Mental Health pharmacy gained through diploma level training and /or equivalent experience e.g. Psychiatric Therapeutics PgCert/ Psychiatric Pharmacy PgDip

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber
• Accredited Pre- registration tutor
• Accredited pharmacy diploma tutor
• Specialist knowledge of Mental Health pharmacy as it applies to inpatient settings

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS
• Knowledge and experience of a range of healthcare settings

Desirable

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy Post graduate clinical diploma in pharmacy or equivalent experience Specialist knowledge of Mental Health pharmacy gained through diploma level training and /or equivalent experience e.g. Psychiatric Therapeutics PgCert/ Psychiatric Pharmacy PgDip Desirable Independent Prescriber Accredited Pre- registration tutor Accredited pharmacy diploma tutor Specialist knowledge of Mental Health pharmacy as it applies to inpatient settings Experience Essential Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS Knowledge and experience of a range of healthcare settings Desirable Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field Other Requirements Essential Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Claybrook Road

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Claybrook Road

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)