Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and patient-focused pharmacist to join our dynamic pharmacy team at St Bernard's Hospital, working within our forensic mental health inpatient services.
As a Specialist Pharmacist in WLFS, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients with complex mental health needs. You will be an active member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting safe and effective medicines use while promoting recovery and improved health outcomes.
This is a rewarding and challenging role where your clinical expertise will directly contribute to patient wellbeing. You will be involved in medication reviews, patient counselling and service improvement initiatives. You will also provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals and contribute to staff and patient education.
We are looking for a proactive, compassionate, and skilled pharmacist with a strong interest in mental health. Prior experience in psychiatric or forensic settings is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Apply now to be part of our committed and supportive pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of the team of clinical pharmacists providing an interactive, high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy across Trust Sites as required.
To support the pharmacy team in WLFS.
To support the Advanced Specialist Pharmacists in the provision and review the service. Responsible for managing and delivering comprehensive prescribing advice and medicines information for WLT clinicians, patients and carers.
Responsible for ensuring the safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines; to undertake medicine audits on behalf of the pharmacy team.
To be involved in the smooth running of clinical trials when required.
To be actively involved in research and development when required and to be involved in publications of research.
To contribute to the smooth, safe, effective, timely running of the St Bernard's dispensary service as necessary.
Provide appropriate training and education for nursing and medical staff with regard to the
Safe and effective use of medicines used in psychiatry and other therapeutic areas.
About us
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.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council membership
- Post graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Band 7); Commitment to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Band 6)
Desirable
- Membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacists
- Member of the RPSGB
- Postgraduate certificate and diploma in Psychiatric Therapeutics
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy. This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
- Practical Clinical experience including: Multidisciplinary team experience Direct Patient contact with Mental Health patients
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within a mental health environment
- Working with or experience of Directorate pharmacy service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health pharmacy acquired through training and Experience
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Desirable
- Experience of IT Dispensing and Stock Control software relevant to Pharmacy practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word
- Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council membership
- Post graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Band 7); Commitment to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Band 6)
Desirable
- Membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacists
- Member of the RPSGB
- Postgraduate certificate and diploma in Psychiatric Therapeutics
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy. This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
- Practical Clinical experience including: Multidisciplinary team experience Direct Patient contact with Mental Health patients
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within a mental health environment
- Working with or experience of Directorate pharmacy service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health pharmacy acquired through training and Experience
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Desirable
- Experience of IT Dispensing and Stock Control software relevant to Pharmacy practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good ability to use computer systems including Excel and Word
- Able to work under pressure
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).
