Pharmacist Band 6 Progressing to Band 7

NHS Professionals Limited

The closing date is 21 April 2025

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Job summary

Why might this job interest you?

Are you an experienced Band 6 Pharmacist looking for a new opportunity? South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talented pharmacist to join a welcoming and highly regarded team for a temporary placement.

Main duties of the job

As the UKs leading provider of NHS mental health services, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust offer a wide range of specialist care, including substance misuse services for individuals affected by drugs and alcohol. They are one of the few organisations in the world offering such a comprehensive approach to mental health, driven by three key pillars: outstanding care and treatment, ground breaking science and research, and exceptional training and development.

About us

If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care and working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£24.18 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-81093

Job locations

S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role you will:

- Clinical Pharmacy Service Delivery Participate in delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient units.

- Inpatient and Community Support Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards and community mental health teams, ensuring alignment with Trust policies, procedures, and standards.

- Patient-Focused Care Support patients in maximizing the benefits of their medications by conducting medicine-related consultations with patients and carers, involving them in treatment decisions, and improving satisfaction with the information they receive.

- Training and Education (Band 7) Upon progression to Band 7, take on the role of practice supervisor to support the training and education of trainee and junior pharmacists. Prescribe medications within your competence and scope of practice, after completing the post-graduate certificate in Independent Prescribing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role you will:

- Clinical Pharmacy Service Delivery Participate in delivering a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient units.

- Inpatient and Community Support Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards and community mental health teams, ensuring alignment with Trust policies, procedures, and standards.

- Patient-Focused Care Support patients in maximizing the benefits of their medications by conducting medicine-related consultations with patients and carers, involving them in treatment decisions, and improving satisfaction with the information they receive.

- Training and Education (Band 7) Upon progression to Band 7, take on the role of practice supervisor to support the training and education of trainee and junior pharmacists. Prescribe medications within your competence and scope of practice, after completing the post-graduate certificate in Independent Prescribing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -You must be Fully Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • -You must possess demonstrated experience in MPharm or equivalent

Desirable

  • -Preferred Postgraduate certificate/diploma in mental health or pharmacy practice or the equivalent
  • -Preferred Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or Member / associate member of the CMHP
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -You must be Fully Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • -You must possess demonstrated experience in MPharm or equivalent

Desirable

  • -Preferred Postgraduate certificate/diploma in mental health or pharmacy practice or the equivalent
  • -Preferred Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or Member / associate member of the CMHP

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Consultant

Amy Dixon

amy.dixon@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£24.18 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-81093

Job locations

S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust

108 Landor Road

London

SW9 9NU


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