Specialist Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking qualified pharmacists to join their dynamic team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. Candidates can apply for positions at Band 6 or Band 7, with support for clinical skills development and postgraduate qualifications. The role involves providing clinical pharmacy services, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to patient care across various services.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS Staff Discounts

Training Facilities and Opportunities

Annual Leave Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience for Band 7.
• Newly qualified pharmacists welcome for Band 6.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services and improve patient care.
• Participate in training, education, and audits.
• Support various services across multiple locations.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified Pharmacist looking for a unique opportunity?

EPUT Pharmacy is seeking qualified pharmacists with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team as a Band 6/7 clinical pharmacist. Joining our team of specialist mental health pharmacists, we offer roles that support your professional development and provide learning opportunities.

We support your development through various forums and have recently partnered with other mental health Trusts across the region to offer an exciting new psychopharmacology teaching programme.

You will be supported to develop clinical skills via funded postgraduate study/qualification and to enhance management skills.

Role-specific requirements:

1. Band 7: At least 2 years post-registration experience, completion or ongoing completion of a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification, and well-developed clinical pharmacy skills.
2. Band 6: Applications are welcome from newly qualified pharmacists or those transitioning from other sectors. A structured development pathway will support progression to Band 7.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical pharmacy services, improving medicines-related patient care and supporting medicines management services.
• Participate in training, education, and audits.
• Support a variety of services including adult, older adult, secure, and learning disability services across multiple locations.
• Deliver clinical services, contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and provide medicines education to patients, carers, and staff.
• Work independently and as part of a team, supported by senior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Experience in psychiatry is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

Additional benefits and opportunities:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Training facilities and opportunities
• Annual leave scheme
• Opportunities to work bank shifts and expand experience
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

We support flexible working options; applicants are encouraged to discuss possibilities with the recruiting manager. Successful applicants can apply for flexible working from day one.

Join our Staff bank

The EPUT NHS staff bank manages shifts for clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure continuous, safe, and effective care. All permanent staff are enrolled automatically; participation in additional shifts is optional.

If joining on a fixed-term contract, please indicate your interest in the staff bank on your paperwork.

Role contributions include:

• Contributing to pharmaceutical services within the Trust.
• Supporting ward/clinical team activities and medicines management.
• Providing advice on managing mental health patients’ medicines.
• Participating in clinical audits and staff training.

See the full Job Description and Person Specification for details.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 May 2025.