Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 progression

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East London is seeking a motivated pharmacist to join its expanding pharmacy team. This role focuses on providing clinical pharmacy services in community health and mental health settings. Applicants should be proactive in developing clinical skills, with opportunities for teaching and quality improvement initiatives. This position is suitable for newly qualified candidates or those with equivalent experience, with support for in-house training and progression pathways available.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement of 15%

In-house training for development

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy setting is desirable but not necessary.
• Newly qualified pharmacists are invited to apply.
• Band 6 or equivalent level required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across community health and mental health.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Upskill in identified clinical areas.

Skills

Proactive development of clinical skills

Patient counselling

Participation in teaching

Quality improvement

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

We have developed a bespoke training package to aid development and you will be supported by a clinical supervisor during the provision of a clinical pharmacy service including activities such as attending wards rounds, patient counselling and responding to clinical queries across

• Community Health Services including inpatient frailty wards, hospital discharge services and supporting specialist community services such as stroke rehabilitation, diabetes, respiratory and palliative care
• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services including inpatient wards, Psychiatric Liaison Services, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Forensic Services, Learning Disabilities, Perinatal Mental Health, Home Treatment Teams and Community Mental Health Teams
• Child and Adolescent mental Health Services (CAMHS) in both inpatient and community settings

You should be proactive in developing and using your clinical skills and knowledge to improve care through the delivery of efficient medicines optimisation. There will be opportunities for involvement in teaching, quality improvement and postgraduate study. Please refer to the job description for further details of the Band 6 to 7 Progression Pathway.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding pharmacy team, which includes innovative roles such as Independent Prescribers and Consultant Pharmacists, to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across community health and mental health specialities. We welcome applications from newly qualified, band 6 or equivalent pharmacists. Hospital and/or mental health experience is desirable however not essential, as we will provide in-house training to upskill in areas identified for development. Applicants may be employed directly at a Band 7 level if they demonstrate the necessary skills and experience. The role is largely patient-facing and focussed on developing robust clinical skills to manage co-morbid presentations via our rotational programme. The base for this role will be Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford, however as a rotational post there may be a requirement for periodic travel to other sites around NELFT.

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 per annum (pro rata for part time)).