Progressive Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6 to 7
Are you ready to advance your career in a supportive, forward-thinking pharmacy team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding mental health pharmacy services. Whether you're newly qualified or looking to transition from Band 6 to Band 7, we're committed to helping you develop and thrive.
As part of our dynamic team, you will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered clinical pharmacy services across diverse mental health specialties, with opportunities to participate in our structured rotational programme. While mental health experience is an advantage, we welcome applications from those with a strong interest in the field. For the right candidate, we offer tailored in-house training, support to obtain post-graduate qualifications, and the option to progress to an independent prescribing qualification.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of an outstanding Trust focused on developing innovative patient care in mental health
* Receive support for post-graduate qualifications and, if relevant, the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway
* Direct Band 7 placement possible for candidates demonstrating the required skills and experience
Main duties of the job
* Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across various mental health settings, including acute and older adult care, child and adolescent units, learning disability services, and forensic wards.
* Lead and contribute to impactful projects that drive forward the Trust's Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Strategy, supporting continuous improvement in patient care.
* Demonstrate flexibility, strong communication (both written and verbal), and exceptional clinical and organisational skills. You will work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing compassion, respect, and understanding toward individuals with mental health challenges.
* Maintain active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
This role is ideal for a driven pharmacist ready to advance their skills and make a meaningful difference in mental health care.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary
* The Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team within HPFT provides dispensary and clinical pharmacy services to mental health, learning disabilities, and child and adolescent (CAMHS) services across Hertfordshire and beyond.
* The post holder will contribute to the work of the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team to deliver the standards set by regulators and professional bodies.
* The service will be provided to all medical, nursing, managerial, pharmaceutical, and clinical professionals working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities in designated units.
* All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Equality and Diversity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice concerning the care and treatment of service users in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Services.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical pharmaceutical support to designated areas.
* Participate in relevant quality improvement (QI) projects to support service improvements.
* Attend relevant team meetings and contribute to pharmacy team discussions.
* Supervise junior pharmacy staff and students.
* Participate in the dispensary rota as required.
* Assist in the development and delivery of training for clinical staff.
* Be responsible for own continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* UK Registered Pharmacist
* Working towards (or be willing to) a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification
Desirable
* Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
* Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
* Previous participation in audit and relevant patient-facing pharmacist roles
Desirable
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
* Good communicator, both verbally and in writing
* Excellent computer skills
* Shows initiative and has well-developed problem-solving skills
Diversity
Essential
* Show respect and treat people with dignity
General
Essential
* Self-motivated and able to work independently
* Team worker
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court Pharmacy Department, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9FB
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