NHSL 213672 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (LMD)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on adult mental health services, working collaboratively with a team of clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care, conducting medication reviews, and ensuring compliance with mental health regulations. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy Degree and GPhC registration required.
• Experience in patient-focused environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients.
• Conduct medication history reviews and monitor adherence.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Medication history reviews

Mental health experience

Pharmaceutical care

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Registration with GPhC

Job description

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NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

Band 7 |1.0 WTE | 37 hours

Permanent

(on-call and public holiday commitments)

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Join our dedicated Pharmacy & Medicines team and play a key role in delivering high-quality services within Adult Mental Health in NHS Lothian. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to provide services to adult in-patient mental health based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

About The Role

The post holder will work as part of a team of clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Key areas for patient focused care include provision of pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients, medication history reviews, provision of a medicines information service, maintenance of a high-dose antipsychotic monitoring system, monitoring adherence to the Mental Health Act, patient/carer education.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist who wishes to contribute to our vision of improving mental health services for adults. The successful provision of this service relies on multidisciplinary working. The post holder will also have close links with other members of the pharmacy team across NHS Lothian.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of or have equivalent competence mapped to the Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework (for more please refer to our recruitment guide for mapping post-registration foundation programme equivalence)
• Experience in a patient-focused environment, using knowledge and skills to improve patient care and promote optimal outcomes from medicines.
• Ideally, experience in influencing prescribing within a secondary care environment.
• Mental health experience is desirable but not essential, as relevant training will be fully supported.
• A strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and a willingness to contribute to our dynamic team.
  
  

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Darren Sherrie, Lead Pharmacist, Adult In-patient Services | [e-mail]

Seniority level

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  Entry level

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