Job summary Applications from foundation trainee pharmacists due to register in August 2025 will be considered, along with experienced pharmacists considering a move from another sector. Are you a qualified Pharmacist looking for a unique opportunity? EPUT Pharmacy are looking for 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 have roles which will support your professional development and provide opportunities to learn. As well as spending time with a range of specialist professionals, we are keen to support your development and encourage learning through a variety of forums. We have recently joined with other mental health Trusts across the region to provide an exciting new psychopharmacology teaching programme which you will be able to join. Band 7 - you will have at least 2 years post-registration experience, have completed or be completing a post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification and possess well-developed clinical pharmacy skills. Band 6 - we are happy to receive applications from newly qualified pharmacists, trainee pharmacists registering in Summer 24 or those moving from other sectors. You will be placed on our structured band 6 to 7 development pathway which will support you to progress to band 7. Main duties of the job This role is split between physical and mental health services. You will provide clinical pharmacy services, enhancing the medicines-related care of patients, supporting the provision and development of medicines management services and participating in training, education, and audit as required. The department provides support to services including adult and older adult, secure and learning disability services at a wide range of locations. You will be based in one, but will be required to support other locations. Your primary role will be to provide clinical services to a dedicated area which will include physical health services, and to develop skills and knowledge to enable you to contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds, and provide medicines education to patients, carers and staff. You will be supported by the senior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the team. You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as within a larger team. You should be currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We welcome applicants from any background, including community pharmacy, with the passion to manage clinical services in a hospital setting. Experience in psychiatry would be an advantage but is not essential to fulfil this role, as you would be supported to identify and meet your learning needs, for example to undertake further postgraduate training in psychiatric pharmacy About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum (dependant on experience) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 364-A-8736 Job locations Harlow or Epping Harlow or Epping CM166TN Job description Job responsibilities To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy team. To participate as an active member of specific wards / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines. To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams. To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines. To support and participate in clinical audit. To support in the education and training of staff groups. See the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy team. To participate as an active member of specific wards / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines. To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams. To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines. To support and participate in clinical audit. To support in the education and training of staff groups. See the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent Current GPhC registration Post graduate qualification or willing to work towards RPSGB or Faculty membership Desirable Non medical prescribing qualification or willing to work towards Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence and assertive Evidence of CPD Broad technical clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to cost effective use Ability to work under pressure Desirable Tutoring or training skills Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols Skills and Experience Essential Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience Literate in IT/computer skills Desirable Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of managing staff Personal qualities Essential Share Trusts beliefs and values Current driving license Ability/willingness to travel across Trust sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent Current GPhC registration Post graduate qualification or willing to work towards RPSGB or Faculty membership Desirable Non medical prescribing qualification or willing to work towards Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence and assertive Evidence of CPD Broad technical clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to cost effective use Ability to work under pressure Desirable Tutoring or training skills Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols Skills and Experience Essential Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience Literate in IT/computer skills Desirable Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of managing staff Personal qualities Essential Share Trusts beliefs and values Current driving license Ability/willingness to travel across Trust sites 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Harlow or Epping Harlow or Epping CM166TN Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)