Specialist Learning Disability Pharmacist
The closing date is 29 July 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent band 7 Specialist Learning Disability Pharmacist to join our team within the Learning Disabilities and Autism care group.
You will be based at our new state-of-the-art, 14-bed facility (Water Meadow View) for people with learning disabilities and mental ill health. The unit is located on the Guild Park estate which is near the city of Preston. The unit is expected to open in Autumn 2025.
Main duties of the job
Working with colleagues, you will be providing care to our Learning Disability Service. In addition to inpatient roles and responsibilities, you will also be working with the Lead Learning Disability Pharmacist to provide care and advice to the wider Community Based Learning Disability Service.
LSCFT aims is to deliver the best possible care to our patients, and this new inpatient unit will provide the opportunity to do just that. Water Meadow View will offer clinical excellence, support, and safety, with patient-centred care at its heart.
You will joining a wider well-established pharmacy and medicines management team, with access to support from experienced colleagues across the service.
We welcome pharmacist from all backgrounds - whether you are an experienced mental health pharmacist or transitioning from another clinical area. Our supportive internal clinical training program is designed to help you build confidence and get up to speed with the speciality.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CS2748-MF
Job locations
Water Meadow View
Whittingham
PR3 2JH
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Water Meadow View
Whittingham
PR3 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Learning Disability Service Lead Pharmacist
Kieran McCormack
01254283717
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