Advanced Level Pharmacist - Adult Mental Health

Job overview We have a vacancy for an Advanced Level Pharmacist - Adult Mental Health. We are looking for someone passionate about mental health, a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with clinical experience in mental health medicines optimisation to join our expanding pharmacy team. The role will involve provision and development of patient centred clinical pharmacy services within the in-patient acute wards Team as part of the multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will also act as a role model for Junior Pharmacists undertaking their Clinical Diploma, providing support and supervision within the team. To be a non-medical prescriber is essential, as there is a requirement to prescribe for patients, as part of the multidisciplinary team. Clinical supervision will be provided as part of this role in developing further expertise in Adult Mental Health., Main duties of the job The aim of this role is to support development and delivery of high quality, expert clinical pharmacy service to patients and carers in in-patient and community care setting in accordance with the pharmacy service and national good practise standards. To help facilitate the management and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health illness, to either reduce and prevent admission, or facilitate safe discharge, ensuring patients transition safely back into primary care. The post holder will need to be able to provide expert pharmacy and medicines management advice to optimise patient's medication regimes, advise on appropriate management strategies and safely identify and manage risks.

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.