Job summaryThe post holder will be an expert in psychiatric therapeutics and provide a specialist referral point for all health and social care professionals working within the crisis and liaison pathways.The successful candidate will have a strong clinical background, as well as a postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma and ideally a non-medical prescribing qualification. Good knowledge of physical health conditions is essential in this role. They must be able to work and make decisions autonomously in an acute hospital environment and integrate with the acute trust pharmacy teams. They will be enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, proactive and have knowledge of how operations/pathways in this service support patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants to develop their engagement and networking skills, as well as hone their clinical pharmacy skills in a complex interface working environment. The post holder will train or practice as an Independent Prescriber, utilizing care and diagnostic skills to prescribe/deprescribe treatment for a caseload of patients.*Career progression pathways and development opportunities* - We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. Career pathways are available where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience.Main duties of the jobThis post is essential for the delivery of a modern, specialist mental health pharmacy service for the Crisis Pathway and psychiatry liaison services across Tower Hamlets. The post holder will use their experience, skills and initiative to develop, co-ordinate and provide a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to patients and their carers.See attached JD and Personal Specification for more informationAbout usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.DetailsDate posted01 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year per annum, Inc HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number363-CP8240171Job locationsMile End HospitalBancroft RoadLondonE1 4DGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide a single, accessible point of access to pharmacy for the Psychiatric Liaison and Home Treatment and Crisis TeamsAdvise on appropriate psychotropic drug choice and reviewAdvise on rationalization and de-prescribing of medications where clinically appropriate as part of medicines optimization Provide governance on prescribing, monitoring and medicines managementImprove working relationships and dialogue between mental health services and inpatient pharmacy teamsTo reduce preventable adverse drug reactions and patient safety incidentsImprove patient flow, discharge and transfer processes using QI methodologySupport crisis service delivery through involvement/engagement with luton pharmacy satellite dispensary and service expansion Provide training and supervision to other pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff as directed by the role To reduce risk of iatrogenic harm to hospital inpatients and ensure safe prescribing of psychotropic medicines Improve the experience and outcomes for patients and carersWork towards health promotion and prevention and comprehensively assess and manage patients for risk factors and vulnerabilities.Lead on Medicines Optimisation initiatives within the Crisis Pathway and liaison psychiatry services Provide a direct link between ELFT and Barts hospitals NHS trust Pharmacy teams.Provide Education and Training to MDT and pharmacy team membersDraw on a diverse range of knowledge in their decision-making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which will include psychological therapies and prescribing medication where legally allowed and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventionsPlan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate to optimize health outcomes and resource use, and provide direct support to staff, patients and clientsWork in partnership with patients and carers promoting a recovery focused model of careProvide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist.Ensure Parity of Esteem between physical and mental health and promote this agenda amongst the wider MDTPromote the trust Medicines Safety Agenda in collaboration with the Lead Pharmacist and Trust Medicines Safety Officers Job description Job responsibilitiesProvide a single, accessible point of access to pharmacy for the Psychiatric Liaison and Home Treatment and Crisis TeamsAdvise on appropriate psychotropic drug choice and reviewAdvise on rationalization and de-prescribing of medications where clinically appropriate as part of medicines optimization Provide governance on prescribing, monitoring and medicines managementImprove working relationships and dialogue between mental health services and inpatient pharmacy teamsTo reduce preventable adverse drug reactions and patient safety incidentsImprove patient flow, discharge and transfer processes using QI methodologySupport crisis service delivery through involvement/engagement with luton pharmacy satellite dispensary and service expansion Provide training and supervision to other pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff as directed by the role To reduce risk of iatrogenic harm to hospital inpatients and ensure safe prescribing of psychotropic medicines Improve the experience and outcomes for patients and carersWork towards health promotion and prevention and comprehensively assess and manage patients for risk factors and vulnerabilities.Lead on Medicines Optimisation initiatives within the Crisis Pathway and liaison psychiatry services Provide a direct link between ELFT and Barts hospitals NHS trust Pharmacy teams.Provide Education and Training to MDT and pharmacy team membersDraw on a diverse range of knowledge in their decision-making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which will include psychological therapies and prescribing medication where legally allowed and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventionsPlan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate to optimize health outcomes and resource use, and provide direct support to staff, patients and clientsWork in partnership with patients and carers promoting a recovery focused model of careProvide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist.Ensure Parity of Esteem between physical and mental health and promote this agenda amongst the wider MDTPromote the trust Medicines Safety Agenda in collaboration with the Lead Pharmacist and Trust Medicines Safety OfficersPerson Specification Skills Essential3+ years of experience in a hospital settingPostgraduate certificate/DiplomaSubstantial experience in a mental health settingManagement/Leadership experienceKnowledge of the 10 year health plan for mental health in england and application of this into practiceDesirableIndependent prescriberManagement qualificationpublished reviews/editorials Application into practice EssentialEffective problem identification and solving skills.ability to maintain quality standards of work, including when under pressure.Supportive approach to change managementDesirableDemonstrates leadership skills. Person Specification Skills Essential3+ years of experience in a hospital settingPostgraduate certificate/DiplomaSubstantial experience in a mental health settingManagement/Leadership experienceKnowledge of the 10 year health plan for mental health in england and application of this into practiceDesirableIndependent prescriberManagement qualificationpublished reviews/editorials Application into practice EssentialEffective problem identification and solving skills.ability to maintain quality standards of work, including when under pressure.Supportive approach to change managementDesirableDemonstrates leadership skills.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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressMile End HospitalBancroft RoadLondonE1 4DGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressMile End HospitalBancroft RoadLondonE1 4DGUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Clinical lead Pharmacist for Tower Hamlets Crisis Pathway in London employer: National Health Service
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