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Specialist Pharmacist at NHS
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Job Summary:
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis. As part of our rotational Band 7 program, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive medicines management and optimisation services to patients and healthcare teams across our clinical rotations, including Medicines Safety and Governance.
In this role, you will support the Lead Pharmacists in the development and delivery of high-quality clinical pharmacy services. You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists and trainee pharmacists, contributing to their growth and development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with a passion for mental health and a strong clinical background to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
• Deliver a safe, effective, and patient-centred clinical pharmacy service... across designated rotations, including reviewing prescriptions, identifying drug interactions, and supporting patient adherence.
• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input at ward level and within community mental health teams, contributing to the multidisciplinary care of patients.
• Support the development of pharmaceutical care plans, manage adverse effects, and ensure timely and accurate medication supply, including during patient discharge.
• Contribute to the Trusts Quality Improvement (QI) and Medicines Audit programmes, identifying and undertaking QI projects and audits that improve service delivery and patient care.
• Participate in the on-call pharmacy service, including weekend and bank holiday dispensary rotations, providing advisory support as required.
• Offer training and support to trainee pharmacists and Band 6 pharmacists, playing an active role in their education and development.
• Provide input into Trust-wide policies and procedures concerning medicines use and work closely with the governance teams to ensure compliance and safety.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Date posted
12 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£20.36 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
90 days
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M0042-24-4775
Job locations
Highgate Mental Health Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5NX
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) Location: Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust Salary: Band 7 (AfC) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Reports to: Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Accountable to: Chief Pharmacist
Job Summary:
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis. As part of our rotational Band 7 program, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive medicines management and optimisation services to patients and healthcare teams across our clinical rotations, including Medicines Safety and Governance.
In this role, you will support the Lead Pharmacists in the development and delivery of high-quality clinical pharmacy services. You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists and trainee pharmacists, contributing to their growth and development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with a passion for mental health and a strong clinical background to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver a safe, effective, and patient-centred clinical pharmacy service across designated rotations, including reviewing prescriptions, identifying drug interactions, and supporting patient adherence.
• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input at ward level and within community mental health teams, contributing to the multidisciplinary care of patients.
• Support the development of pharmaceutical care plans, manage adverse effects, and ensure timely and accurate medication supply, including during patient discharge.
• Contribute to the Trusts Quality Improvement (QI) and Medicines Audit programmes, identifying and undertaking QI projects and audits that improve service delivery and patient care.
• Participate in the on-call pharmacy service, including weekend and bank holiday dispensary rotations, providing advisory support as required.
• Offer training and support to trainee pharmacists and Band 6 pharmacists, playing an active role in their education and development.
• Provide input into Trust-wide policies and procedures concerning medicines use and work closely with the governance teams to ensure compliance and safety.
What Were Looking For:
• A registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and relevant post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in mental health pharmacy services and a keen interest in developing further expertise in this area.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and carers to ensure the safe and appropriate use of medicines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to critically appraise clinical evidence and make informed decisions to optimise patient outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to contribute to innovative projects within the Trust.
What We Offer:
• A supportive and inclusive working environment that values diversity and promotes career development.
• Access to excellent training and development opportunities, including Quality Improvement (QI) training.
• The chance to work in a leading NHS Foundation Trust that is at the forefront of mental health care and medicines safety.
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate pharmacist looking to make a difference in mental health care, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role by 12 12 - 2024
Closing Date: TBC Interview Date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Join us at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and be a part of a team that is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients through expert medicines management.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title: Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) Location: Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust Salary: Band 7 (AfC) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Reports to: Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Accountable to: Chief Pharmacist
Job Summary:
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis. As part of our rotational Band 7 program, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive medicines management and optimisation services to patients and healthcare teams across our clinical rotations, including Medicines Safety and Governance.
In this role, you will support the Lead Pharmacists in the development and delivery of high-quality clinical pharmacy services. You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists and trainee pharmacists, contributing to their growth and development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with a passion for mental health and a strong clinical background to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver a safe, effective, and patient-centred clinical pharmacy service across designated rotations, including reviewing prescriptions, identifying drug interactions, and supporting patient adherence.
• Provide expert clinical pharmacy input at ward level and within community mental health teams, contributing to the multidisciplinary care of patients.
• Support the development of pharmaceutical care plans, manage adverse effects, and ensure timely and accurate medication supply, including during patient discharge.
• Contribute to the Trusts Quality Improvement (QI) and Medicines Audit programmes, identifying and undertaking QI projects and audits that improve service delivery and patient care.
• Participate in the on-call pharmacy service, including weekend and bank holiday dispensary rotations, providing advisory support as required.
• Offer training and support to trainee pharmacists and Band 6 pharmacists, playing an active role in their education and development.
• Provide input into Trust-wide policies and procedures concerning medicines use and work closely with the governance teams to ensure compliance and safety.
What Were Looking For:
• A registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and relevant post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in mental health pharmacy services and a keen interest in developing further expertise in this area.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and carers to ensure the safe and appropriate use of medicines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to critically appraise clinical evidence and make informed decisions to optimise patient outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to contribute to innovative projects within the Trust.
What We Offer:
• A supportive and inclusive working environment that values diversity and promotes career development.
• Access to excellent training and development opportunities, including Quality Improvement (QI) training.
• The chance to work in a leading NHS Foundation Trust that is at the forefront of mental health care and medicines safety.
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate pharmacist looking to make a difference in mental health care, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role by 12 12 - 2024
Closing Date: TBC Interview Date: TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Join us at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and be a part of a team that is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients through expert medicines management.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• A registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and relevant post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Bsc Pharmacology
Desirable
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to critically appraise clinical evidence and make informed decisions to optimise patient outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to contribute to innovative projects within the Trust.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• A registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and relevant post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Bsc Pharmacology
Desirable
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to critically appraise clinical evidence and make informed decisions to optimise patient outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to contribute to innovative projects within the Trust.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Highgate Mental Health Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5NX
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Highgate Mental Health Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5NX
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab
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