Senior Medicines Advice Pharmacist

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Job Advert: Senior Medicines Advice Pharmacist (Band 8a)

Position Title: Senior Medicines Advice Pharmacist Band: 8a Location: Maudsley Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Hours: 37.5 per week Department: Pharmacy Reports to: Principal Pharmacist - Medicines Advice Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract Type: Permanent

About Us:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is a leading provider of mental health services, offering comprehensive care to the people of Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark, and Lewisham. We are a key player in the postgraduate training of healthcare professionals and are at the forefront of pioneering mental health research. As part of Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre, we collaborate with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London. Our commitment to excellence in care, research, and education makes us a unique and dynamic workplace.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Medicines Advice Pharmacist to join our dedicated Pharmacy team at Maudsley Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering expert medicines advice and clinical pharmacy services within a world-renowned mental health trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Medicines Advice: Provide specialist medicines advice to healthcare professionals at all levels, including consultant psychiatrists, and to patients and carers both nationally and internationally.
• Clinical Pharmacy Service: Deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to designated wards, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.
• Supervision and Training: Supervise and train trainee pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists rotating through the Medicines Advice service, contributing to their professional development.
• Research and Development: Lead and coordinate research and clinical audits related to psychiatric medications and contribute to the development of national standards in medicines information.
• Education: Organize and deliver lectures and seminars for medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff, as well as education sessions for patients and carers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with ongoing mandatory CPD.
• Extensive experience in psychiatric pharmacy and medicines information.
• Advanced clinical knowledge of psychiatric medications and their application in mental health care.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and expert advice.
• Experience in supervising and training pharmacists.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Membership in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP).
• Postgraduate certificate in Clinical or Psychiatric Pharmacy.
• Completion of the National MI training course.
• Qualification as an Independent Prescriber.

Why Join Us?:

• Work within a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust known for its pioneering mental health services.
• Engage in a role that combines clinical practice, education, and research in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Access to extensive professional development and learning opportunities.
• Be part of a dynamic team committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing mental health care.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about mental health pharmacy and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to Stephanie.moss@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Closing Date: TBC

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with ongoing mandatory CPD.

Desirable

• Membership in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP).
• Postgraduate certificate in Clinical or Psychiatric Pharmacy.
• Completion of the National MI training course.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 8AZ

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)