Job summary
- Main area
- St Bernard's Hospital
- Grade
- Band 6 - 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 222-PHA-071
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lakeside MHU (West Mid)
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,485 - £60,651 per annum inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Pharmacist
Band 6 - 7
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join a friendly, progressive clinical team, serving patients at West London NHS Trust.
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council membership
- Post graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Band 7); Commitment to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Band 6)
Desirable criteria
- Membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacists
- Member of the RPSGB
- Postgraduate certificate and diploma in Psychiatric Therapeutics
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy. This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
- Practical Clinical experience including: Multidisciplinary team experience Direct Patient contact with Mental Health patients
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a mental health environment
- Working with or experience of Directorate pharmacy service
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of mental health pharmacy acquired through training and Experience
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Desirable criteria
- Experience of IT Dispensing and Stock Control software relevant to Pharmacy practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word
- Able to work under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Stanniland
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist Local Services Tri-Borough
- Email address
- [email protected]
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