About this role
Job summary
We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, forward-thinking pharmacist to work with the Lead Pharmacist for Lakeside Mental Health Unit to continue to develop the clinical pharmacy service within Local Services. The outstanding work to date has been extremely well received, and we are keen to build on that success. The post is rotational, so the candidate will also develop through experience in mental health inpatient services and forensic services.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and a keen interest in mental health who derives satisfaction from providing an outstanding clinical pharmacy service to the service users and from working with colleagues to continue to develop the service. The applicant should be able to work well both in a team and autonomously.
The pharmacist will join a vibrant, expanding team. Building on the excellent pharmacy service with bases in the five main Trust sites, the team includes pharmacists dedicated to the OPMHS teams, CAMHS, perinatal and the Crisis Teams as well as MINT. There is a team focus on growth and development, including Clinical Diplomas, non-medical prescribing qualifications, consultant pharmacist accreditation and writing articles and posters for publication.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide an outstanding clinical pharmacy service to the service users who are served by the Local Services located in the borough the pharmacist is allocated to.
This service will include:
Completing Level 2 Medicines Reconciliations Clinical screening of medication charts Ensuring continuity of supply of medications Responding to clinical queries with medicines information and advice Providing medicines-related information and advice while taking part in team MDT meetings The successful candidate will contribute to the clinical governance agenda within the Trust, via audits, QI projects, incident reporting and investigations, writing/updating policies and procedures and contributing to the implementation of the resulting action plans for service improvement.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake CPD. Depending on education and experience, the candidate may start at Band 6. Progression to Band 7 would be on completion of at least the certificate level of the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.
The candidate will work in collaboration with the rest of the West London NHS Trust pharmacy team to provide pharmacy services across the Trust. Where necessary, the candidate may be asked to cover colleagues' leaves of absence.
About us
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' overallby 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.
Job description Job 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
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
Membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacists Member of the RPSGB Postgraduate certificate and diploma in Psychiatric Therapeutics
Experience Essential
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)
Desirable
Experience of working within a mental health environment Working with or experience of Directorate pharmacy service
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of mental health pharmacy acquired through training and Experience
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word IT skills and Computer literacy
Other Requirements Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Lakeside MHU (West Mid)
London
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)