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Main duties of the job
BAND 6
- To be responsible for the provision and contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services, in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacists.
- To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels under direction.
- To provide and participate in the following: ward–based clinical pharmacy, in-patient and outpatient dispensing (including supporting the clozapine dispensing service), patient counselling, medicines information, audit. BAND 7
- The Senior Clinical Pharmacist will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service to mental health wards, forensic wards, community teams, and rehabilitation and crisis services within the Trust. This includes supporting medicines optimisation, promoting safe and effective use of medicines, and contributing to clinical governance.
- The post-holder will supervise junior staff and trainees, contribute to education and training initiatives, and support quality improvement (QI) programs.
- The role requires collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and external partners, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving service needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Light lifting and carrying.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good oral & written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Good clinical skills /knowledge.
- Good time management (including ability to plan and organise workload)
- Good IMT skills.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- 1 year’s completed pre-registration training and experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital ward-based pharmacy service provision.
- Experience of working with services users with mental health issues and / or Mental Health experience.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GPhC registration as a pharmacist.
- Good standard of basic education to include A levels or equivalent.
- Master’s degree (MSc or MPharm) in Pharmacy or equivalent.
Desirable
- Commitment to CPD evidenced through participation in suitable programmes.
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This advert is for Rotational Mental Health Pharmacist (Band 6 to 7 Progression) with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £65,261 Per annum including HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (contract to end in September 2027). The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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