CAMHS Intensity Environment Pharmacist

Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Our inpatient CAMHS is expanding to include a brand-new purpose-built 8-bed High Intensity Environment/PICU on Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. We are seeking an established pharmacist, looking to specialise in children and adolescent mental health.

As the pharmacist, you will be responsible for medicines optimisation and development of the CAMHS High Intensity Environment Pharmacy service. You will provide specialist mental health advice to CAMHS patients, carers and other healthcare professionals with the support of the established Mental Health Pharmacy Team.

You will also support and assist in developing medicines management services in line with national standards, ensuring the safe and cost‑effective use of medicines. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development, implementation and training of CAMHS staff on issues around medicines optimisation and medicines safety, participating in medicines management initiatives.

The pharmacist role is a part‑time weekday post of 18.75 hours per week. We would be flexible with how these hours are met, including condensed hours. Within this role, you will have opportunities for training and personal development by attending relevant courses, study days, etc.

Any questions, including an informal discussion around the role, please contact Richard Bradshaw, Lead Pharmacist Mental Health and Community Inpatient Services

• Provide ward/clinical pharmacy services on the adolescent in‑patient unit – advise on drug choice and dose, prescribing policy, interactions, side‑effects, medicines legislation, storage, supply, etc.
• Provide services to other wards/units of the Trust, including community clinics.
• Maintain controlled drug stock control on all allocated wards/units every 3 months in line with Trust policy.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records – interventions and monitoring outcomes.
• Compile drug histories for patients admitted to Trust services to ensure continuity of medication and facilitate discharge.
• Produce, review and update pharmaceutical care plans depending on clinical response, investigations and adverse effects.
• Participate in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Continuous Professional Development programme and keep up to date with current pharmaceutical issues.
• Undertake pharmaceutical or clinical audits in line with the Trust Audit Plan.
• Provide and analyse inpatient and outpatient financial data monthly, make recommendations, highlight inconsistencies and suggest initiatives to reduce expenditure.

• Participate in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Continuous Professional Development programme.
• Keep up to date with current pharmaceutical issues.
• Comply with pharmacy procedures and uphold quality standards.
• Represent the department to a high professional standard and uphold the values of the Trust.
• Participate in bank holiday, weekend working and on‑call rotas; undertake any other duties required.
• Attend meetings and represent the Trust on committees/groups, as required.
• Concentrate for sustained periods where necessary, e.g., compiling complex financial reports.

At Dorset Health Care we are on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We run 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We are a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019, with 95% of patients reporting a good or very good experience and 89% of staff feeling they can really make a difference.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do; we celebrate diversity, inclusion and offer equal opportunities. Working with us means joining a strong team, challenging yourself, building a career and contributing to healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

• GPhC Registration
• MPharm or equivalent
• Experience using RiO
• Member of RPS
• Post‑graduate or clinical diploma
• Good interpersonal skills

• Non‑medical prescriber
• Writing and reviewing policies
• Community and primary care experience
• CAMHS experience

• Awareness of NHS clinical governance
• Good knowledge of mental health legislation
• Good knowledge of all medicines legislation
• IT skills
• Ability to organise workload
• Ability to manage and lead a team

• Advanced computer skills
• Demonstrates empathy to clients
• Awareness and demonstration of trust values

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; it is necessary to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours