Advanced Pharmacist for Mental Health
Livewell Southwest
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Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
We are seeking an exceptional pharmacist with a passion for mental health to join our pharmacy team. You will be a confident, motivated individual who will work closely with other health care professionals within the organisation to deliver a responsive and pro-active people focused service to continuously improve clinical pharmacy delivery within mental health.
As part of a team of advanced clinical pharmacists in mental health you will have the unique opportunity to rotate and work across different areas within mental health and specialise in a chosen area. You will be able to further develop your knowledge and career aspirations. You will also be involved in developing junior members of the team in mental health sharing your passion and inspiring them to continue in this fascinating, and increasingly important area.
In this post your personal and professional development will be key to achieving job satisfaction and success. You will be supported in your clinical and leadership development by the pharmacy senior leadership team and other members of the health care team, including Psychiatrists and specialist nurses.
At LSW we support flexible working and value work life balance. We currently provide pharmacy services Monday to Friday, with no on-call, late nights, weekend or bank holiday working, with free parking available on site. LSW is also able to offer an attractive relocation package
Interviews will take place between 18th and 21st March 2025
Main duties of the job
This is a key role within LSW, providing clinical and managerial support to the Mental Health Pharmacy Team. You will be leading and delivering a high quality, specialised clinical pharmacy service to mental health areas in the Organisation and linking with our System partners.
You will be jointly responsible for the coordination of clinical pharmacy services to wards, units, and service areas, including responding to and further developing a medicines information service whilst setting standards for the junior pharmacists to emulate. You will lead on and develop clinical audits within mental health and have the opportunity be involved in research and further develop your career.
You will have input into the strategic development of Medicines Optimisation in Mental Health Services and hold a highly visible role within the organisation. You will be a pharmacist with a passion and commitment in this area who wants to help develop the service whilst ensuring medicine related governance is in place, bringing the additional skills of an experienced pharmacist to the team.
Please note that LWSW may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Date posted
05 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2025-PH-324
Job locations
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Pharmacy, Glenbourne Unit, Morlaix Drive
Plymouth
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 5AF
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)




