Clinical Pharmacist, Mental Health

Hospital and/or mental health experience is desirable but not essential, as we offer an award-winning in-house training programme designed to support the successful candidate in developing the necessary skills and confidence for the role.

There may also be opportunities to access further development, including the Aston University distance-learning Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics (accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacy).

The post will provide opportunities for the following:

o Pharmaceutical care planning and clinical review of prescriptionso Involvement in multidisciplinary ward roundso Provision of medicines information to service users and staffo Opportunity to experience pharmacy practice across inpatient services and community teamso Supporting the development of robust medicines management processeso Developing trainee pharmacy staff

o Actively working to deliver the Trust medicines optimisation strategyo Ensuring compliance with GPhC standards for dispensingo Clinical audit

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has fully implemented electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems across all inpatient settings.

Due to the location of various units, an ability and willingness to travel around Trust locations is required. There is no requirement to work bank holidays or weekends.

For further details / informal visits please contact us using the details provided

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Qualifications

Essential: - Masters degree in Pharmacy; - Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council; - Evidence of and commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Knowledge

Essential: - Good clinical knowledge; - Awareness of current issues in Pharmacy

Experience

Essential: - Variety of clinical pharmacy experience; - Good written, verbal and communication skills; - Organisational skills