Specialist Pharmacist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an enthusiastic pharmacist to join a progressive clinical team focused on mental health. This role involves providing clinical pharmacy services, working collaboratively with medical staff, and supporting education and training initiatives. Qualified candidates should possess a Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice and have an interest in mental health. This position requires flexibility across various sites in London.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide clinical pharmacy services and advice.
• Capable of facilitating medicines reconciliation and planning.
• Experience or interest in mental health required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimize pharmaceutical care.
• Support delivery of education and training in quality improvement.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Interest in mental health

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join a friendly, progressive clinical team, serving patients at West London NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate should be a highly motivated individual and a team player with good communication skills and a keen interest in mental health. The applicant should be able to work well both in a team and autonomously.

They will provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards, offering advice to medical staff, nurses and patients on all aspects of the safe & effective use of medicines as well as facilitating medicines reconciliation and discharge planning. They will also support the delivery of education, training and service improvement using quality improvement methodology.

Rotating through Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, and St Bernard’s Sites, initially based at St Bernard’s, the post holder will work closely with the pharmacist (Advanced) on each site and the multidisciplinary team to optimise pharmaceutical care for patients.

Qualifications & Experience

An applicant who starts at Band 6 would be expected to work towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice in order to progress to Band 7. An interest in mental health would be a requirement.

An applicant who starts at Band 7 would need to hold the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice. A postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Pharmacy or Clinical Pharmacy Diploma would be desirable, but training can be supported. Previous experience of working in and/or interest in mental health would be a requirement.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Additional Information

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.