Advanced Specialist Pharmacist

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking pharmacist to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services, with a focus on the acute adult in-patient wards and Crisis Team based at Hammersmith and Fulham (H&F) Mental Health Unit and in the Claybrook Centre. The successful pharmacist will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist Local Services Tri-Borough and pharmacy colleagues on other Trust sites to develop clinical pharmacy services and continuously raise medicines management standards across the Trust.

• Lead and develop clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, with a particular focus on the acute adult in-patient wards and Crisis Teams in Local Services, especially at the Hammersmith and Fulham site.
• Collaborate with the Lead Pharmacist Local Services Tri-Borough and pharmacy colleagues on other Trust sites to raise medicines management standards.
• Contribute to the clinical governance agenda within the Trust, with a focus on development and coordination of audits and Quality Improvement Projects.
• Provide training and development on medicines management in mental health to junior and trainee staff, including trainee pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and visiting trainee pharmacists. Act as a practice supervisor, educational supervisor and/or designated supervisor as appropriate.
• Work in collaboration with the West London NHS Trust pharmacy team to provide pharmacy services across the Trust, and cover colleagues’ leave of absence where necessary.
• Be a valued member of a diverse and expanding team with bases in the five main Trust sites; contribute to growth and development initiatives, including Clinical Diplomas, non-medical prescribing qualifications, consultant pharmacist accreditation and opportunities for publishing articles and posters.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and a keen interest in mental health who derives satisfaction from developing both the service and pharmacy colleagues. The applicant should be able to work well both in a team and autonomously.

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. The Trust provides services across eight London boroughs and employs over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated as Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated Outstanding.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Claire Stanniland

Job title:

Lead Pharmacist Local Services Tri-Borough
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