KM214530 - Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their Mental Health Pharmacy team in Aberdeen. This exciting role involves providing patient-centered clinical pharmacy care across various mental health settings, including Adult Mental Health and Rehabilitation. With a commitment to training and development, candidates will have the opportunity to enhance their skills while contributing to a supportive multi-disciplinary team. A generous relocation allowance is available for successful candidates, making this an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health care.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Training Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Previous experience in mental health is not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered clinical pharmacy care for in-patients and out-patients.
• Support the development of links and provide support for colleagues in wider settings.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Clinical Pharmacy

Mental Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

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The Mental Health Pharmacy team in Aberdeen is growing!

This is a new post for the Mental Health Pharmacy team and an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist to join us. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary mental health teams providing patient-centred clinical pharmacy care for in-patients and out-patients in Grampian. The post will support the development of links and provide support for colleagues in wider settings such as primary care.

You will have the opportunity to work across various clinical settings including Adult Mental Health, Old Age Psychiatry, Learning Disabilities, Rehabilitation, Forensic, and Eating Disorders Services. You will also support the technician-led medicines to ensure an efficient and responsive supply of medicines.

This post involves a commitment to rotational weekend working (approximately 1 day every 8 weekends) in the dispensary at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI).

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Previous experience in mental health is not essential; training will be provided. We seek candidates with a solid foundation of skills to build upon. Ideally, you will have completed, be undertaking, or be willing to undertake post-registration training or demonstrate equivalent experience.

Provisional interview date: Thursday, 29th May.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available for successful candidates.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Raeburn, Principal Pharmacist (Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]).

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, eliminating discrimination, and ensuring a workforce that is truly representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, striving to foster a positive, inclusive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care