Advanced Specialist Pharmacist, Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustSearch for more jobs in London
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Job overview
This is a developmental role, and the postholder is expected to successfully complete the Advanced pharmacist mental health curriculum Royal College of Pharmacy. On successful credentialling (meeting the standards for all domains of the RCPharm core advanced and mental health curriculum) postholder will move up to band 8a. This is expected to be completed within two years.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join the Mental Health Rehabilitation Service at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a dedicated pharmacist with an interest & passion in Mental Health Rehabilitation services. You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
The post holder will lead on providing a comprehensive, Medicines Optimisation Service, and advocate a patient centred approach to medication discussions.
Supporting people on their journey to recovery, including self-management of medication. As a key member of the MDT, you will attend ward rounds and be an expert source of medicines advice and support, as well as provide medication related training to the MDT when required.
The post holder will also take a lead to drive forward Medicines Optimisation across the wide Mental Health Rehabilitation Service Line.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver an advanced comprehensive medicines optimisation service to patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care at Rehabilitation Service Promote personalised care and shared decision making with patients, including supporting the move towards self-management of medication. Be a source of expert pharmaceutical advice to the MDT Provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of medicines at both local and trust wide levels. To liaise with acute Trust pharmacy staff to support an effective dispensing and supply service. To provide managerial and clinical supervision for pharmacy staff working within Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will provide an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership skills. If successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care and you will be encouraged and supported in your development
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Advanced Specialist Pharmacist, Mental Health Rehabilitation Services with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £70,887 per annum incl. HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jun 2026.
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