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Band 7/8a Mental Health Pharmacist

Cpl

📍 Hampshire, United KingdomPosted: 8 November 2026Closes: 31 December 2026

Job Description

Why work with Cpl UK Healthcare? Cpl UK Healthcare are a market leader in recruiting AHPs across the UK. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold a number of exclusive contracts nationwide. This gives you priority access to some of the best pharmacy opportunities available. We are currently recruiting for a Band 7 or 8a Mental Health Pharmacist to work on a temporary basis in Portsmouth. Please see details of the role below: Role Details

  • Role: Band 7 or 8a Mental Health Pharmacist
  • Days: Monday to Friday
  • Hours: 9am to 5pm
  • Pay: £30 to £36ph depending on experience
  • Start: ASAP
  • Length: 3 months, potential for extension
  • This role will involve providing fully clinical pharmacy support across a range of mental health wards including adult mental health units.
  • The post holder will typically cover 2 to 3 wards, undertaking clinical screening of medication charts, attending MDT meetings, supporting clinicians with queries, and facilitating medicines supply through the dispensary.
  • You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites, supporting safe and effective medicines optimisation within mental health services.

Requirements

  • GPhC registration
  • Minimum of 6 months NHS hospital experience
  • Mental health pharmacy experience essential
  • Strong clinical screening and medicines optimisation skills
  • Ability to work across multiple sites and within multidisciplinary teams
  • Good communication and problem solving skills

Referral Bonus Do you know a colleague who may be interested in a new role? We offer a £200 referral bonus for every AHP you recommend who goes on to work with us. How to Apply To apply for this role or to discuss other Pharmacy opportunities across the UK, please contact: Ellee Cowdrey Client Partnership Manager ellee.cowdrey@cpl.com 07876 143 538 You can also view all of our other Pharmacy roles here: www.uk.cpl.com/jobs/pharmacy

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