Lead Pharmacist Inpatient Mental Health

Job overview

Job Title: Lead Pharmacist Inpatient Mental Health

Band: 8B

Location: Harbour Inpatient Unit, Blackpool

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: NHS Band 8B pay scale

Organisation: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Our Vision: To support our local communities by excelling in everything we do together.

Our Values: We are always learning, respectful, kind, and a team. Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Pharmacist to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team at the Harbour Inpatient Unit. The successful candidate will establish and develop a clinical model of working as a senior level clinician and Non-Medical Prescriber at the Harbour, a 154 bedded mental health hospital situated on the Fylde coast. This role involves ensuring appropriate medicines optimisation across the patient pathway, providing expert advice on prescribing for complex cases and creating new models for delivering patient care.

Main duties of the job

At Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, our values are at the heart of everything we do. In keeping with these values the Pharmacy team are committed to providing compassionate care and fostering an inclusive environment.

We are looking for a candidate who embodies these values and demonstrates them in their daily work: •    Always Learning: Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in mental health pharmacy. •    Respectful: Treat all patients, colleagues, and stakeholders with dignity and respect, valuing diverse perspectives. •    Kind: Provide support and understanding to patients and their families with compassion and empathy. •    Team Player: Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting and motivating colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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