# Advanced Clinical Pharmacist & Clinical Educator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-pharmacist-and-clinical-educator/f028b429-c9b5-448e-bb92-7083446045c6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-pharmacist-and-clinical-educator/f028b429-c9b5-448e-bb92-7083446045c6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Hollins Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-29T00:00:49.227Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Warrington/Mersey_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8367219 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8367219?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are excited to be able to invite applicants for this new mental health clinical educator post that will be hosted by the Medicines Management Team and will work at the University of Liverpool’s new School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 days a week. In the Trust, you will contribute to the delivery of an advanced clinical pharmacy service to in-patient mental health services, and be part of the Education & Training Team. At the University you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of mental health teaching and experiential learning for undergraduates. You will ensure that mental health is considered with parity to physical health. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist with excellent communication, organisational, and team-working skills to deliver clinical pharmacy services alongside multidisciplinary teams. You will be reliable, willing to learn, able to work on your own initiative and flexible to support the wider pharmacy & university teams. You will be a role model for undergraduates and for the Trust Medicines Management Team. You must be experienced across all 4 pillars of practice, and be working at or towards advanced pharmacist credentialling with the advanced mental health curriculum. You will also be able to evidence your leadership and support of others working on their own credentialling journey. ### Main duties of the job Contribute to the design, development, delivery and assessment of mental health teaching within the MPharm programme, including teaching and assessing clinical pharmacy skills to support professional practice Lead mental health-focused experiential learning across the MPharm programme, including simulation, health placements, and the integration of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). Contribute to the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy service to in-patient mental health wards Be an active non-medical prescriber Provide leadership and be a role model Contribute to strategic and operational running of the Education & Training Team and the delivery of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy Contribute to ward work at your base and on other Trust sites according to operational need ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The University of Liverpool is a member of the Russell Group and one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, with a global reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation. Through its teaching, research and civic engagement, the University seeks to make a meaningful impact on society locally, nationally and internationally. Within the University, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is an ambitious and forward-looking School committed to excellence in pharmacy education, research and clinical partnership working. In September 2026, the School welcomed its inaugural cohort of MPharm students, marking an exciting new chapter in the development of pharmacy education at Liverpool. The School's four-year MPharm programme is designed to develop confident, adaptable and resilient pharmacists who are equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare landscape. Working closely with healthcare partners across the region, including Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, the School is committed to delivering research-connected, practice-focused education that prepares future pharmacists to improve patient care, advance the profession and meet the changing needs of the NHS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a new MPharm programme while helping to shape the education and development of the next generation of pharmacists. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Certificate of Sponsorship UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Please refer to job description. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent teaching, presentation & facilitation skills - Excellent communication skills – listening, written & verbal - Excellent supervisor and mentoring skills & experience - Excellent clinical skills - Competent interpersonal skills; able to achieve outcomes through team working - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team - Able to develop & implement new processes and / or roles - Able to work within existing systems & processes; optimise where necessary - Self-motivated and able to engage with & motivate/inspire others - Methodical with attention to detail - Flexible working - Working under pressure - Prioritisation - Report writing - Data analysis - Awareness of own limitations; can ask for support where required - Good IT skills; the ability to learn to use a variety of electronic notes and prescribing systems - Professional manner - Travel between sites **Desirable** - Ability to affect and manage change ### Values **Essential** - Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all - Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care - Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way - Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it - Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent advanced-level mental & physical health knowledge - Clear understanding of relevant legislation & guidance ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant of secondary care hospital-based mental health services; and working as part of a relevant clinical team - Relevant experience of working within an NHS organisation - Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) / education - Experience of leading and undertaking the full audit cycle - Experience of providing management and clinical supervision - Experience of providing medicines education in a highly complex context - Understands how Medicines Optimisation contributes to high quality care - Understands and positively regards the needs & rights of people with mental health problems or learning disabilities, and their carers - Governance experience - Excellent advanced-level mental & physical health knowledge - Clear understanding of relevant legislation & guidance **Desirable** - Relevant post-diploma clinical experience at advanced clinical pharmacist level - Tutor for postgraduate qualifications or Designated Supervisor (DS) or equivalent for Foundation Trainee Pharmacist (FTP) or suitable alternative - Previous experience of providing education and training at level 7 - Recent experience as a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) - Provision of medicines information services ### Qualifications **Essential** - Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) - Registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - Registered independent prescriber with GPhC - Post-graduate diploma in mental health or clinical pharmacy (or documented equivalent, e.g. credentialling portfolio available for review) - Advanced credentialled in (core advanced &) specialist mental health curriculum (College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP), Royal College of Pharmacy or The Centre for Advancing Practice), or willingness to work towards **Desirable** - Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy - Member (Associate) of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) - Post graduate educational qualification, e.g. PGCE - Leadership or management qualification or training ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 360.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694452) - [oh risk form (pdf, 256.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694453) - [employee benefits (pdf, 950.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2853) - [a great place to work (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1400) - [your recruitment journey (pdf, 281.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2941) - [our people promise and charter (pdf, 5.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2513) - [guidance for applicants: using ai to support your application (pdf, 92.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3044) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.