Job summary
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. This is a rare opportunity for you to lead and shape a developing ADHD medication review service across Buckinghamshire's Community Mental Health Teams. You'll combine clinical expertise, independent prescribing, and service development to deliver meaningful improvements for patients.
What makes this role different?
- You'll help build a service from the ground up, not just maintain one
- You'll work in a highly collaborative MDT environment with strong medical support
- You'll influence care across both primary and secondary care systems
Main duties of the job
- Lead 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
Beyond direct clinical work, you'll:
- 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
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 experience)
Experience
Essential
- 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 of working within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service development, improvement, or pathway redesign
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 experience)
Experience
Essential
- 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 of working within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service development, improvement, or pathway redesign
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
