Job summary
The post holder will support the delivery of GMMH's Shared Care Protocols for psychotropic medicines.

As part of the shared care MDT, the post-holder will undertake prescribing activity until stability (from 3 months to 12 months), specialist reviews and follow-up consultations.

The postholder will be an integral member of the MDT, providing high quality pharmaceutical advice, both internally and externally, and to patients and carers.

Main duties of the job

• To prioritise patients with complex medication needs for medication histories, medication reviews and clinical input.
• To provide pharmaceutical care for patients providing a clinical pharmacy and prescription monitoring service ensuring safe and appropriate use of medicines in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk to patients.
• To act as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers.
• To provide a clinical pharmaceutical opinion when medical information is conflicting.
• To recommend, substantiate and communicate pharmacological treatment options to consultant medical staff, GPs and junior medical staff.
• To recommend individualised, complex care-plans encompassing all relevant mental, physical and social care needs.
• To act as a pro-active and reactive source of medicines information for members of the MDT.
• To act as a non-medical prescriber in line with service need and within the scope of the trust NMP policy.
• To receive, interpret and act on highly complex clinical information from a wide variety of conflicting sources.
• To counsel patients and carers regarding choice of medication, likely benefits and side effects on an individual basis.
• To practice in accordance with Code of Ethics of General Pharmaceutical Council.
• To provide a face-to-face/phone prescribing clinic

About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff who deliver services across more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community based mental health care in addition to specialist services and prison healthcare in the Greater Manchester region and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the worlds most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dinning options.

We are passionate about our staff and we care and value the contribution they make to patient care and experience. We are committed to ensuring that staff have a healthy work life balance, feel safe and happy in work and have opportunities to learn and develop in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 437-8102718
Job locations: GMMH sites in Manchester, Manchester, M20 2ES, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Non- Medical Prescribing Qualification
• Post graduate diploma in clinical / psychiatric pharmacy (or equivalent experience)
• 4 Year master's degree with 1 year competency-based training with final exams

Desirable

• Credentialed membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy

Experience
Essential

• Mental Health experience
• Supervision of staff
• Delivery of training at Post Graduate Level
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience in educating patients and carers

Desirable

• Primary Care experience

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Have a knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
• Have up to date knowledge of mental health therapeutics and services
• Have the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex data
• Have the ability to manage change
• Have high level numeracy and computer literacy 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: GMMH sites in Manchester, Manchester, M20 2ES, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Director of Pharmacy
Sam Appiah-Anane
pharmacyadmin@gmmh.nhs.uk