Senior Clinical Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at a leading NHS organization. This role involves delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to children and adolescents within mental health services. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring safe and effective medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for patient care, and a commitment to continuous improvement in pharmaceutical services. Join a progressive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young patients in Ayrshire and Arran.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy.
• Strong leadership and management skills required for the mental health pharmacy team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver prescribing and pharmaceutical care to CAMHS.
• Provide expert advice and promote safe, effective prescribing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

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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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

We are looking for a suitably experienced pharmacist who is a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic individual for this role, where you will lead, develop, and deliver prescribing and pharmaceutical care to the Ayrshire & Arran Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

You will provide expert advice in pharmaceutical matters and promote safe, clinically effective, and cost-effective prescribing for this patient group in primary and secondary care. You will also act as an independent prescriber within the CAMHS outpatient setting, liaising with healthcare professionals regarding ongoing patient care.

This post will also provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy service to child and adolescent patients with mental health disorders within the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service (NSAIS) unit when operational.

In addition to providing this service, you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of pharmaceutical services to CAMHS patients, including implementing relevant mental health legislation. You will be accountable for the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within the designated areas and promote local initiatives to improve medicines management.

You will work closely with primary care to identify and prioritize prescribing indicators related to CAMHS and develop joint working plans to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. You should have a passion for high-quality patient care and the ability to build strong, professional relationships with the multidisciplinary team and pharmacy colleagues.

For further information, please view the job description via the link below:

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

You will play a key role within the mental health pharmacy team, requiring strong leadership and management skills. The role demands autonomy, responsibility, innovation, and forward-thinking in clinical and service development. Self-direction, confidence, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Good communication, organizational, and IT skills, along with the ability to work effectively with patients and healthcare professionals, are necessary. Previous mental health experience is desirable but not essential.

You must be a qualified pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, an independent prescriber, and hold a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or demonstrate equivalent competence.

The pharmacy directorate is welcoming, progressive, and committed to high-quality services and professional development.

The role requires full PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland.

For further information, please view the person specification via the link below:

Hours:

22.2 hours per week. New NHS candidates should expect to start at the entry point of the pay scale.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car license/car ownership is essential for this role.

If you want to learn more, contact Emma Gemmell at [emailprotected].

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