Community Nurse - LD

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist for mental health services. The role involves developing clinical pharmacy services, working with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Post-registration hospital pharmacy training including various services.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and mental health patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical pharmacy services to service users.
• Participate in clinics for complex medicines management cases.
• Contribute to clinical governance through audits and service improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Tools

IT systems for dispensing and stock control

MS Office

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Job Description: Pharmacist in Mental Health Services

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking pharmacist to collaborate with the Lead Pharmacist for Hammersmith and Fulham local inpatient services. The role involves developing the clinical pharmacy service within Local Services, building on current successes. The position is rotational, offering experience in mental health inpatient services and forensic services.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and have a keen interest in mental health. They should enjoy providing outstanding clinical pharmacy services and working collaboratively with colleagues. The role requires the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

The pharmacist will join a dynamic, expanding team based across five main Trust sites, including specialists in OPMHS, CAMHS, perinatal, and Crisis Teams, as well as MINT. The team emphasizes growth and professional development, including Clinical Diplomas, non-medical prescribing, and opportunities to contribute to publications.

Main Duties

1. Deliver excellent clinical pharmacy services to service users in the designated borough, including:
2. Completing Level 2 Medicines Reconciliations
3. Clinical screening of medication charts
4. Ensuring medication supply continuity
5. Responding to clinical queries with medicines information and advice
6. Providing medicines-related information and advice during MDT meetings
7. Participating in clinics for complex medicines management cases
8. Offering medicines information and education to service users and carers

The role also involves contributing to clinical governance through audits, QI projects, incident reporting, policy development, and service improvement initiatives. CPD is expected, with progression opportunities to Band 7 upon acquiring relevant qualifications.

Working for Our Organisation

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider offering mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. It manages high secure hospitals like Broadmoor and provides a range of services across London boroughs. Employing 4,500 staff, the Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ in forensic services.

The Trust actively participates in regional healthcare integration and leadership initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• GPhC registration
• Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Band 7)
• Commitment to postgraduate development in Pharmacy Practice (Band 6)

Experience

• Post-registration hospital pharmacy training, including medicines info, aseptic, ward, and dispensing services
• Ability to recommend and communicate therapeutic options
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and mental health patients
• Use of clinical audit for practice improvement
• Experience in mental health environments and pharmacy services

Knowledge

• Mental health pharmacy knowledge from training and experience
• Pharmacy Law and Ethics
• IT systems for dispensing and stock control
• Mental Health Act

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong clinical practice and influence skills
• Understanding of healthcare priorities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Time management and ability to work independently and in teams
• Risk management awareness
• Commitment to Clinical Governance

Other Requirements

• Empathetic communication towards patients
• Ability to convey complex information to decision-makers
• Confidence in engaging with patients with serious mental illnesses