NHSL 215225 R1 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (LI)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Clinical Pharmacist to enhance mental health services in Edinburgh. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal medication care for vulnerable patients. The successful candidate will be integral in delivering person-centered pharmacy services, ensuring adherence to the Mental Health Act, and educating patients and carers. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community while working in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed or possess competence as outlined in the Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care for vulnerable patients.
• Assist community mental health teams and inpatient services.
• Monitor high-dose antipsychotic medication.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Medication History Reviews

Mental Health Act Adherence

Patient Education

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

1ec115153886

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently. If the role is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any updates to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Band 7, 1.0 WTE, 37 hours

Permanent

(on-call and public holiday commitments)

NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. We are the second-largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities, and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community-based, and acute hospital services. We also deliver regional and national services across various clinical specialties.

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian receive optimal medication and pharmacy care. We aim to foster an environment where team members can flourish, develop, and utilize their skills effectively.

The post holder will work as part of a team of clinical pharmacists providing support to community mental health teams within Edinburgh and assisting with inpatient older people's mental health services. Key responsibilities include pharmaceutical care for vulnerable patients, medication history reviews, medicines advice, high-dose antipsychotic monitoring, adherence to the Mental Health Act, and patient/carer education.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and innovative Clinical Pharmacist eager to contribute to improved mental health services for adults. Success in this role depends on multidisciplinary collaboration. The post will also involve close cooperation with other pharmacy team members across NHS Lothian.

Candidates must hold a Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and have completed or possess equivalent competence as outlined in the Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework, available at:

Post-Registration Foundation Programme for Pharmacists in Scotland (scot.nhs.uk)

Further postgraduate qualifications can be pursued in this role.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Fabio Serra, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Community Mental Health Teams - Tel: [phone]

Paul Maguiness, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Mental Health & Associated Services - Tel: [phone]

Closing Date for Applications: 2 weeks from the date of the advert