About the role
Are you an experienced pharmacist prescriber looking to step into a truly autonomous and innovative role? We're looking for a new Advanced Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber to join our mental health services in Buckinghamshire on a part-time basis.
As an Advanced Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber you will lead and shape a developing ADHD medication review service across Buckinghamshire's Community Mental Health Teams. You will combine clinical expertise, independent prescribing, and service development to deliver meaningful improvements for patients.
Responsibilities
* Build a service from the ground up and run a specialist ADHD medication review clinic across Buckinghamshire CMHTs.
* Carry out annual reviews, titrations, and medication optimisation for adults with ADHD.
* Prescribe independently and make complex clinical decisions with appropriate consultant support.
* Monitor physical health and ensure safe, high‑quality prescribing practice.
* Work closely with CMHT teams to identify and respond to wider mental health needs.
* Play a central role in designing and refining the ADHD clinic model.
* Act as the pharmacy lead for ADHD, supporting colleagues across the directorate.
* Build strong relationships with GPs and primary care, supporting shared care arrangements.
* Contribute to medicines optimisation, audit and quality improvement.
Qualifications
* UK registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration.
* Independent Prescriber qualification (annotated on GPhC register).
* Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy (Diploma level or equivalent), significant post‑registration experience in secondary care pharmacy.
* Experience working within a mental health setting.
* Demonstrable experience of clinical decision‑making in complex cases.
* Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
* Strong knowledge of ADHD pharmacotherapy and prescribing practices.
* Understanding of shared care arrangements between primary and secondary care.
* Ability to interpret clinical data and apply evidence‑based practice.
* Excellent communication skills, including handling sensitive or complex discussions.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression.
* Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development.
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Lease car scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Mental Health First Aiders.
* Staff accommodation (waiting list applies).
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
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