Locum Clinical Pharmacist

Job Title: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Mental Health
Banding: Band 7
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 4 months with option to extend
Hourly Rate: £30-31 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (30-minute lunch break)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 7 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join a mental health pharmacy team based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary inpatient setting, supporting the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines for patients receiving mental health care.

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical pharmacy services across inpatient mental health wards, working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to optimise patient outcomes and support high-quality medicines management.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services to inpatient mental health wards.
• Provide expert advice on medicines optimisation, prescribing, and patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation, clinical screening, and medication reviews.
• Support clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Previous experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge and medicines management skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamworking abilities.
• Mental health pharmacy experience desirable but not essential for candidates with transferable clinical pharmacy experience.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

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Salary Band: 30.0 - 31.0 GBP