Job summary Why might this job interest you? Are you an experienced Band 6 Pharmacist looking for a new opportunity? South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talented pharmacist to join a welcoming and highly regarded team for a temporary placement. Main duties of the job As the UKs leading provider of NHS mental health services, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust offer a wide range of specialist care, including substance misuse services for individuals affected by drugs and alcohol. They are one of the few organisations in the world offering such a comprehensive approach to mental health, driven by three key pillars: outstanding care and treatment, ground breaking science and research, and exceptional training and development. About us If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care and working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £24.18 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0042-81093 Job locations S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust 108 Landor Road London SW9 9NU Job description Job responsibilities In this role you will: - Clinical Pharmacy Service Delivery Participate in delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient units. - Inpatient and Community Support Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards and community mental health teams, ensuring alignment with Trust policies, procedures, and standards. - Patient-Focused Care Support patients in maximizing the benefits of their medications by conducting medicine-related consultations with patients and carers, involving them in treatment decisions, and improving satisfaction with the information they receive. - Training and Education (Band 7) Upon progression to Band 7, take on the role of practice supervisor to support the training and education of trainee and junior pharmacists. Prescribe medications within your competence and scope of practice, after completing the post-graduate certificate in Independent Prescribing. Job description Job responsibilities In this role you will: - Clinical Pharmacy Service Delivery Participate in delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient units. - Inpatient and Community Support Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards and community mental health teams, ensuring alignment with Trust policies, procedures, and standards. - Patient-Focused Care Support patients in maximizing the benefits of their medications by conducting medicine-related consultations with patients and carers, involving them in treatment decisions, and improving satisfaction with the information they receive. - Training and Education (Band 7) Upon progression to Band 7, take on the role of practice supervisor to support the training and education of trainee and junior pharmacists. Prescribe medications within your competence and scope of practice, after completing the post-graduate certificate in Independent Prescribing. Person Specification Qualifications Essential -You must be Fully Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) -You must possess demonstrated experience in MPharm or equivalent Desirable -Preferred Postgraduate certificate/diploma in mental health or pharmacy practice or the equivalent -Preferred Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or Member / associate member of the CMHP Person Specification Qualifications Essential -You must be Fully Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) -You must possess demonstrated experience in MPharm or equivalent Desirable -Preferred Postgraduate certificate/diploma in mental health or pharmacy practice or the equivalent -Preferred Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or Member / associate member of the CMHP 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. 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. 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust 108 Landor Road London SW9 9NU Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)