Job summaryNHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference and rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.This role would be ideal for either a clinical pharmacist who wishes to specialise in mental health whilst continuing to maintain and develop their skills in general medicine or a pharmacist working in community pharmacy looking to move into the hospital pharmacy sector. Applications from newly qualified pharmacists will be considered as we are able to offer a structured progression with entry at Band 6, moving to Band 7 on completion of key objectives and when agreed skills and standards are met. If you wish to be considered for the Band 6 to 7 progression please indicate this within your application in the 'supporting information' section.You will be part of a friendly, innovative and supportive pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to:Mental Health services and inpatient wardsCommunity services and inpatient wardsPalliative Care services and inpatient wardsMain duties of the jobYou will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Your role will support coordinating the clinical validation of prescriptions within the dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery.You will also provide pharmacy support and advice at ward level, supported by Medicines Management Technicians, attend consultant ward rounds, develop policies and guidelines, complete both national and local audits and be involved in the teaching of staff.Mental health experience is desirable but not essential.About usNHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.DetailsDate posted21 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year pa, pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number270-TH303-CORPJob locationsBerrywood HospitalBerrywood DriveNorthamptonNN5 6UDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.As Clinical Pharmacist for Dispensary and Inpatients Services, the post holder will: Deliver pharmaceutical support to the inpatient areas and support medicines management throughout the organisation. Support operational delivery of the supply of medicines from Berrywood dispensary Deliver a specialist clinical pharmaceutical service to patients with mental health conditions and support the safe and effective use of both psychotropic and general medications throughout the hospital. Support the clinical pharmacy service to inpatient areas, and provide ad-hoc support to hospice inpatient units Ensure risks within medicines management are identified and managed. Ensure compliance with all relevant medicinesrelated legislation and policy Provide input to consultant ward rounds/team meetings. Train, teach and supervise other members of the pharmacy team. Provide education on medicines for other healthcare professionals, patients and carers. Advise senior and junior medical staff and nurses on medicines management issues. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.As Clinical Pharmacist for Dispensary and Inpatients Services, the post holder will: Deliver pharmaceutical support to the inpatient areas and support medicines management throughout the organisation. Support operational delivery of the supply of medicines from Berrywood dispensary Deliver a specialist clinical pharmaceutical service to patients with mental health conditions and support the safe and effective use of both psychotropic and general medications throughout the hospital. Support the clinical pharmacy service to inpatient areas, and provide ad-hoc support to hospice inpatient units Ensure risks within medicines management are identified and managed. Ensure compliance with all relevant medicinesrelated legislation and policy Provide input to consultant ward rounds/team meetings. Train, teach and supervise other members of the pharmacy team. Provide education on medicines for other healthcare professionals, patients and carers. Advise senior and junior medical staff and nurses on medicines management issues.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, or equivalentCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilEvidence of recent continuing personal learning and developmentDesirableEducated to Post-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma/ certificate/diploma in Psychiatric therapeutics (Aston) or equivalent knowledge and experienceIndependent prescriberMember of the Royal College of Pharmacy Experience EssentialPost registration experienceExperience of working with minimal supervisionClinical knowledge including mental health and medicines management issuesDesirableRecent hospital experienceSome experience of working within mental healthExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience of answering medicines information queriesExperience of planning, implementing, analysing, reporting and changing practice through auditExperience of implementing medicines management policies and proceduresExperience of delivering training packages for staff and service users Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, or equivalentCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilEvidence of recent continuing personal learning and developmentDesirableEducated to Post-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma/ certificate/diploma in Psychiatric therapeutics (Aston) or equivalent knowledge and experienceIndependent prescriberMember of the Royal College of Pharmacy Experience EssentialPost registration experienceExperience of working with minimal supervisionClinical knowledge including mental health and medicines management issuesDesirableRecent hospital experienceSome experience of working within mental healthExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience of answering medicines information queriesExperience of planning, implementing, analysing, reporting and changing practice through auditExperience of implementing medicines management policies and proceduresExperience of delivering training packages for staff and service usersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressBerrywood HospitalBerrywood DriveNorthamptonNN5 6UDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressBerrywood HospitalBerrywood DriveNorthamptonNN5 6UDUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Clinical Pharmacist Dispensary and Inpatient Services employer: National Health Service
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