Clinical Pharmacist, Dispensary and Inpatient Services

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a dynamic pharmacist to join its dedicated team. This role involves coordinating clinical validation of prescriptions, supporting a high-quality medicines supply service, and engaging with both inpatient and outpatient services. Ideal for candidates with clinical experience or those transitioning from community pharmacy. Mental health experience is desirable but not essential, with structured progression from Band 6 to Band 7 available.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in clinical settings or community pharmacy.
• Commitment to providing patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical validation of prescriptions.
• Support daily workflow in dispensary.
• Attend consultant ward rounds and provide pharmacy support.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient care

Medication management

Team collaboration

Communication

Mental health knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference and rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.

NHFT have recently undergone a medicines supply model redesign bringing their medicines supply service in-house and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacist to expand our supply service team.

This role would be ideal for either a clinical pharmacist who wishes to specialise in mental health whilst continuing to maintain and develop their skills in general medicine or a pharmacist working in community pharmacy looking to move into the hospital pharmacy sector. Applications from newly qualified pharmacists will be considered as we are able to offer a structured progression with entry at Band 6, moving to Band 7 on completion of key objectives and when agreed skills and standards are met. If you wish to be considered for the Band 6 to 7 progression please indicate this within your application in the ‘supporting information’ section

You Will Be Part Of a Friendly, Innovative And Supportive Pharmacy Team, Delivering a High-quality Patient Focused Clinical Pharmacy Service To

• Adult and Older People's Mental Health wards
• Child Adolescent Mental Health wards
• Community Hospital wards/Palliative care
  
  

You will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Your role will support coordinating the clinical validation of prescriptions within the dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery. You will also provide pharmacy support and advice at ward level, supported by Medicines Management Technicians, attend consultant ward rounds, develop policies and guidelines, complete both national and local audits and be involved in the teaching of staff.

Mental Health Experience Is Desirable But Not Essential

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aleksandra Moore-Hemsley Job title: Pharmacist Manager Dispensary Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03000271631

Helen Wilson - Lead Pharmacist Mental Health

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