Specialist Pharmacist Mental Health - (East Sussex locality)
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Trust: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Salary Band: Band 7
Working Pattern: No weekends or dispensary duties; occasional on-call advice only (approx. 1 in 30 weeks)
Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with mental health conditions? We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team as a Specialist Pharmacist within our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services. You will play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines. Based on the inpatient wards, and Hastings and Eastbourne - relocating to Bexhill's new purpose built unit in early 2026 - find out more here: Combe Valley - a new mental health hospital for Bexhill :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, supporting both staff and patients, and contribute to service development across the East Sussex locality. Full training and further accreditation support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for newly qualified pharmacists or those transitioning from primary care.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services
* Support the safe and cost-effective use of medicines
* Collaborate with ward staff, pharmacy colleagues and wider MDTs
* Contribute to patient safety, education and continuity of care
What We Offer
* A supportive team within a CQC-rated 'Outstanding for Caring' Trust
* Generous leave and NHS pension scheme
* Access to wellbeing support and supervision programmes
* Flexible or part-time working arrangements
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Trudie Morgan Job title: Associate Divisional Director of Pharmacy East Email address: trudie.morgan@nhs.net Telephone number: 07876 740121 #J-18808-Ljbffr