Clinical Pharmacist (Progression Band 6 to 7 or Band 7) | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Band 6 to 7 Progression Pharmacist or Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical services to mental health teams. The successful candidate will offer expert pharmaceutical advice, partake in Quality Improvement projects, and develop pharmacy services. This role requires effective collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and a commitment to enhancing the care of mental health patients through the safe use of medicines. Ideal for individuals demonstrating compassion and respect in their practice.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services.
• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Driven to improve patient care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to mental health teams.
• Deliver expert pharmaceutical advice and engage in patient discussions.
• Develop and improve clinical pharmacy services.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Compassion and respect for mental health

Quality Improvement methodology

Job description

This post will be offered as Band 6 to 7 Progression Pharmacist OR Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist (depending on experience) You will be responsible for providing a clinical pharmacy service to designated mental health inpatient teams and delivering on all aspects of medicines optimisation. You will be the source of expert pharmaceutical advice for the MDT and undertake patient-centered medicines discussions. You will also need to have the skills to be able to work effectively within the wider multi-disciplinary team of nurses and doctors and other allied healthcare professionals and managers. You will want to develop and improve the reliability and quality of our clinical pharmacy service and partake in Quality Improvement projects. It is imperative that the successful candidate is able to show compassion and respect for people with mental health illness and be driven to improve their care through the safe and effective use of medicines. The post holder will be expected to work with the Clinical Lead/Lead Pharmacist to develop clinical pharmacy services within the Tower Hamlets directorates. They will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the Trust's clinical pharmacy standards as well as ensuring the clinical service is of high quality and patient-focused. They will identify gaps and problem areas in the service and will use Quality Improvement methodology to make positive changes. The postholder will be required to work closely with the clinical lead ensuring that stock control of medicines on the wards is accurate and that cost effective measures are taken to improve medicine use across the inpatient wards. The post holder will also be expected to manage clozapine supply for inpatient and service users in the community.

East London Foundation Trust (ELFT), Our dynamic and creative Trust pharmacy team provides pharmacy services to a wide range of community and inpatient service users in Newham, Luton & Bedfordshire, City & Hackney and Tower Hamlets. These include children and young people to adults of working age, older adults, perinatal, learning disabilities, community health services and forensic patients. We provide a broad range of clinical pharmacy services to our inpatient wards and are supported by trained medicines management technicians. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

• The successful post holder will be given the opportunity to further develop their competence through our band 6 to 7 development programme