Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacists to join our a friendly, progressive clinical team on bank, serving with Ealing Community Partners at West London NHS Trust. Different shift types will be available including weekdays and weekends.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and a keen interest in mental health who derives satisfaction from providing an outstanding clinical pharmacy service to the service users and from working with colleagues to continue to develop the service. The applicant should be able to work well both in a team and autonomously.
Main duties of the job
o To support the Lead Pharmacists, integrated care services in the provision of the service.o Responsible for managing and delivering comprehensive medicines management advice and information for clinicians, patients and carers.o Responsible for ensuring the safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicineso To undertake medicine audits on behalf of the pharmacy team.o Provide appropriate training and education for nursing and medical staff with regard to the use of medicines used in psychiatry and other therapeutic areaso Collate activity and outcome data to enhance the evidence baseo Responsible for ensuring a comprehensive flexible pharmacy service is provided to clinical teams. This service should be consistent with best practice and in accordance with national guidelines, in order to support and enhance the holistic care of patients.
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
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent.
Desirable
- Member of RPS
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Member of UKCPA or other recognised groups/networks for integrated care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing a medicines management service or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of the implications of pharmacy national guidance (e.g. NICE, NHS England, MHRA)
Desirable
- Experience in integrated care (or equivalent) environment undertaking clinical medication reviews in older people
- Delivering direct pharmaceutical care to patients with long term condition
- Experience of audit and/or research and development
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of integrated care pharmacy acquired through training and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent.
Desirable
- Member of RPS
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Member of UKCPA or other recognised groups/networks for integrated care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing a medicines management service or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of the implications of pharmacy national guidance (e.g. NICE, NHS England, MHRA)
Desirable
- Experience in integrated care (or equivalent) environment undertaking clinical medication reviews in older people
- Delivering direct pharmaceutical care to patients with long term condition
- Experience of audit and/or research and development
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of integrated care pharmacy acquired through training and experience
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).
