Clinical Pharmacist

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacist to provide and develop the clinical pharmacy service within Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

Due to progression of a current team member we now have an opportunity for a pharmacist to join our established and respected team, working both in the inpatient and community setting. The role would suit pharmacists with previous mental health and hospital experience who are looking to consolidate their skills, as well as those considering a move into mental health pharmacy from another sector. Our pharmacists are provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post-graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy. Some of our pharmacists are qualified as independent prescribers and the opportunities to qualify and practice as prescribers will grow as our team does.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, key aspects of this clinical post will include attending multidisciplinary team meetings, patient education and counselling, clinical audit and medicines information, as well as facilitating pharmacy students from Medway School of Pharmacy.

Candidates should be qualified pharmacists with an interest in mental health. A post-graduate qualification in psychiatric pharmacy or relevant experience in mental health would be beneficial.

About us

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-SS0410

Job locations

St Martins Hospital

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The roles and duties of these posts include:

Developing close working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to clinical care plans
Responding to medication-related queries, providing advice on prescribing and promoting evidence based practice
Discussing medication with patients and carers and developing a variety of approaches to support informed care in the community
Educating colleagues about medicines management and medicines optimisation

Please see job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The roles and duties of these posts include:

Developing close working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to clinical care plans
Responding to medication-related queries, providing advice on prescribing and promoting evidence based practice
Discussing medication with patients and carers and developing a variety of approaches to support informed care in the community
Educating colleagues about medicines management and medicines optimisation

Please see job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree in Pharmacy
Post graduate clinical pharmacy Diploma

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology

Experience

Essential

3 years post graduate experience

Desirable

Experience of working in mental health

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Good level of relevant clinical knowledge

Desirable

Good level of interpersonal skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree in Pharmacy
Post graduate clinical pharmacy Diploma

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology

Experience

Essential

3 years post graduate experience

Desirable

Experience of working in mental health

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Good level of relevant clinical knowledge

Desirable

Good level of interpersonal skills

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.