Advanced Specialist Pharmacist
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, Neasden, Brent
Advanced Specialist Pharmacist
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CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, Neasden, Brent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 20 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 99fd819afa0c4749a008669bd8461cf9
Full Job Description
- To deliver an advanced comprehensive medicines management service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care.
- To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels.
- To liaise with acute Trust pharmacy staff to support an effective dispensing and supply service.
- To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist in his or her absence and take own agreed management responsibilities as appropriate.
- To lead on clinical supervision and CPD for Band 6/7 pharmacists within the team, An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated pharmacist with good leadership skills to join the clinical mental health pharmacy team in Brent. The CNWL pharmacy department is currently undergoing significant developments including the implementation of an EPMA system and innovative clinical roles to improve medicines optimization across the Trust. The post holder will have a leading role in delivering and supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services to the newly transformed community mental health services. This will involve working with the multidisciplinary teams within the community services to provide high quality, professional and specialist input into the delivery of clinical pharmacy services. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a keen interest in mental health to work in a highly skilled team that is well integrated with local health and social care services. You would provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and Trust wide levels as well be responsible for communicating and interpreting relevant CNWL Trust policies on medicines to directorate and local care quality group meetings. You will be encouraged and supported in developing your skills to support the development of specialist pharmacists through supervision of their practice and have the opportunity to deputise for the lead pharmacist in her absence.
Frequent continuing education events open to all pharmacy staff across CNWL will allow you to network across the Trust. The Trust has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimising systems into patient care. CNWL strives to develop services and medicines optimisation is an integral part of this growth and development. We have a consultant pharmacist, independent pharmacist prescriber, a patient help-line and awards and prizes which we are proud of. We welcome applications from pharmacists who can contribute to our continued growth and achievement.