Mental Health Pharmacist (Band 7/8a)
About Direct Medics
This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.
As a registered and authorised supplier to the NHS, Direct Medics are working with Pharmacy professionals throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities to further develop their career.
Job Description
As such, Direct Medics are working in partnership with an NHS Trust in the Midlands to find an experienced and dedicated Band 7 or 8a Clinical Pharmacist who will be based in Stafford. This role involves providing a mental health pharmacy service, ward visits and supporting ACT technicians in dispensary.
Locum roles with Direct Medics are a great way of enhancing your earning potential as well as working with some of the most professional and successful Hospital Pharmacy teams in the country.
This role is full-time, Monday to Friday. However part time hours will be considered. Contract is for 3 months initially with scope for extension.
Requirements
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- At least 2 years’ post registration experience in a busy hospital
- Mental health pharmacy experience
- Right to Live and Work in the UK
Benefits of working with Direct Medics
- Highly Competitive and Negotiable Pay rates
- Up to £1000 for each pharmacist referral, unlimited! *
- GPhC Registration costs paid for a year
- FREE Occupational Health clearance
- FREE Enhanced Police Check
- FREE Online Training
- Weekly Payroll
- Flexible working hours, part-time and full-time roles available
- Dedicated Team to help develop both you & your career
What We Offer
- Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
- Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
- FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.
*Terms & Conditions apply
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AHC123
- Division
- Allied Health Professionals
- Department
- Pharmacy
- Locations
- Stafford
- Hourly salary
- £26.3 - £30.53
- Employment type
- Temporary

Mental Health Pharmacist (Band 7/8a)
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