Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic patient-focussed clinical pharmacist looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills working into our inpatient areas and providing clinical pharmacist support to our community treatment teams across a range of mental health specialities. Applicants should have excellent communication and team working skills and self-motivation to contribute to the development and delivery of the pharmacy service. We welcome applications from pharmacist colleagues working in all sectors of the profession. Prior working experience in mental health is not essential, as a comprehensive programme of education, training and clinical supervision will be provided. We will support you to provide high quality services to patients and healthcare professionals. Main duties of the job Across our Trust, pharmacy staff are fully integrated into and regarded as valued members of the multi-disciplinary team. Our clinical pharmacy services include: Medicines reconciliation and review on admission and discharge Supporting patients and carers with the management of their medicines Optimising medicines, taking a holistic view of both mental and physical healthcare needs Physical health and wellbeing advice Discharge planning and liaison with primary care To personally work and encourage others to work within standards, legislation and guidelines in keeping with professional registration requirements To act as a role model for other staff and to demonstrate personal conduct in a manner in keeping with being a registered professional. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. The North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britain's most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas. As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care. To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SS25-019-EW Job locations St Nicholas Hospital Gosforth NE3 3XT Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 18th March 2025 Closing date : 1st April 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 18th March 2025 Closing date : 1st April 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential GPhC Registered Pharmacist MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services Desirable Experience of hospital pharmacy Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills Advanced computer literacy skill Excellent interpersonal skills Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential GPhC Registered Pharmacist MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services Desirable Experience of hospital pharmacy Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills Advanced computer literacy skill Excellent interpersonal 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. 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Nicholas Hospital Gosforth NE3 3XT Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)