Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a pharmacist to conduct medication reviews and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will provide education and training, mentor junior staff, and participate in clinical guideline development. A strong interest in mental health pharmacy and excellent communication skills are essential. The role includes delivering expert care and participating in MDT activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in patient outcomes.

Benefits

In-house occupational health services

Staff counselling services

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• An interest in mental health pharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to improving patient outcomes.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals including psychiatrists and nurses.
• Provide education and training on medication.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines.
• Mentor junior pharmacists and foundation trainees.
• Deliver expert pharmaceutical care.
• Participate in MDT meetings and provide patient-specific care plans.
• Provide out-of-hours pharmacy duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Interest in mental health pharmacy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education and training on medication to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Promotion and participation in audits and quality improvement projects.
• Mentoring junior pharmacists and foundation trainees.
• Deliver expert pharmaceutical care to individuals with mental and physical health conditions, ensuring safe and effective use of medications.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDT), providing medication reviews, offering therapeutic advice, and supporting treatment optimisation.
• Participate in MDT meetings and ward rounds, providing pharmaceutical input and patient-specific care plans.
• Provide training, mentorship, and assessments for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Offer specialist medicines information and counselling to patients, carers, and healthcare staff.
• Clinically validate prescriptions, oversee dispensing activities, and ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Collaborate with the wider pharmacy team and MDT colleagues to develop and implement clinical audits, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing teams to optimise prescribing practices and medication management.
• Support the development and implementation of treatment guidelines and Trust-wide medicines optimisation strategies.
• Act as a role model, provide leadership support, and cover for senior pharmacy roles when necessary.
• Provide out-of-hours pharmacy duties through participation in the pharmacy on-call service to maintain continuous pharmacy service.

Qualifications & Requirements

• An interest in mental health pharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to improving patient outcomes.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving.

About the Trust

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.