Senior Pharmacist – Community and Mental Health(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to step into a senior clinical role within a supportive and progressive NHS Trust. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality medicines optimisation across both community hospitals and mental health services.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and personalised medication management. This role combines clinical practice, leadership, and service development—offering a well-rounded and impactful career step.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Pharmacist, your work will span clinical care, leadership, and service improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients with complex needs
  Supporting safe prescribing, particularly for high-risk medicines
  Conducting medication reviews, including polypharmacy and deprescribing
  Contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions
  Leading or supporting quality improvement and medicines safety initiatives
  Assisting in the development of clinical guidelines and policies
  Participating in clinical audits and service evaluations

You will also contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance across the Trust.

Leadership & Team Contribution

In this senior role, you will:

• Support and mentor junior pharmacists and pharmacy staff
  Contribute to staff training and continuous professional development (CPD)
  Assist with appraisals and performance development
  Deputise for Clinical Pharmacy Leads when required
  Collaborate across disciplines to improve patient care and service delivery

Working Locations & Pattern

Your work will primarily cover community and mental health sites in West Somerset, including:

• Minehead Community Hospital
  Williton Community Hospital
  Burnham-on-Sea Community Hospital
  Wellsprings Mental Health Site

Additional responsibilities include:

Weekly dispensary duties at Musgrove Park Hospital
Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas at the acute site

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  Postgraduate qualification in clinical or mental health pharmacy (or working towards)
  Non-Medical Prescriber status (or willingness to train)

Desirable Qualifications

• Eligibility to act as a Designated Supervisor for Foundation Pharmacists
  Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
  Additional postgraduate training in mental health

Key Experience & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge across a range of patient groups
  Experience in medicines optimisation and patient-centred care
  Ability to manage complex medication regimens
  Leadership and mentoring skills
  Experience in audit, research, or service improvement
  Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits & Support

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
  NHS Pension Scheme
  Generous annual leave
  Ongoing professional development opportunities
  Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts and offers

Why Somerset?

• Somerset provides an excellent quality of life, combining scenic countryside with easy access to cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. With more affordable housing and strong community networks, it’s an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally.

Important Information

• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available (subject to eligibility)
  Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration

Useful government resources:

• Skilled Worker visa guidance
  UK Visas and Immigration
  General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
  NHS Careers

Why This Role?

This is more than a clinical position—it’s a chance to influence how medicines are used across a wide range of services. You’ll have the opportunity to shape care, support colleagues, and improve outcomes for patients in both community and mental health settings.