Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist - Bristol

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist to join their team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to improve the lives of individuals experiencing mental health conditions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, providing essential clinical pharmacy services and expertise. With a supportive environment and opportunities for training, this position is ideal for those looking to transition into mental health from other pharmacy sectors. Join a friendly team committed to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative pharmacy practices.

Qualifications

• Dynamic pharmacist with a passion for mental health.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to inpatient wards and community teams.
• Participate in education and training of staff on medicines issues.
• Advise service users and carers on medicines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Mental health experience

Pharmaceutical expertise

Education

Pharmacy degree

Postgraduate training in clinical pharmacy

Job description

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An excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with a passion for improving the lives of those experiencing mental health conditions has arisen at AWP. This role requires a dynamic, enthusiastic pharmacist with good communication skills, to integrate into both the pharmacy team and clinical teams, based in Bristol. Previous mental health experience is beneficial, but AWP offers training and induction for pharmacists from other sectors. This position is suitable for pharmacists transitioning from acute Trusts, ICBs, or PCNs, eager to develop mental health clinical skills.

The role involves working with healthcare professionals including nurses, doctors, and AHPs within inpatient and community teams, focusing on collaborative working. The post holder will support the Locality Lead Pharmacist to enhance the clinical pharmacy service and patient outcomes, working closely with clinical pharmacists, lead pharmacy technicians, and senior leadership to develop and deliver Medicines Optimisation.

Based at Callington Road Hospital, Bristol, travel to other sites within AWP is expected, along with remote clinical support to other services, as discussed at appointment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Provision of clinical pharmacy services to inpatient wards and community teams across Bristol and South Glos.
2. Providing specialist pharmaceutical expertise to MDTs and responding to medicines information inquiries.
3. Attending multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings, and ward rounds.
4. Participating in education and training of staff on medicines issues.
5. Advising service users and carers on medicines.
6. Participating in audits and projects to improve pharmacy services.

The pharmacy service supplies medication and provides clinical support across the catchment area, with dispensaries in Calne and Callington Road Hospital. The team is friendly and dynamic, with support from experienced mental health pharmacists and technicians. The service operates weekends, bank holidays, and out-of-hours on-call duties.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, those with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community.

For further details or to arrange site visits, contact:

• Name: Stelios Athanasias
• Title: Clinical Lead Pharmacist, BNSSG
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]