Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 333-G-HM-0742
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Riverside Centre
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,485 - £52,521 per annum (pro rata P/T) inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 Mental Health Pharmacist (Development Role to Band 7)
NHS AfC: Band 6
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
- To deliver a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care, in line with Trust policies, procedures and standards
- To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to practice competently as a foundation pharmacist under the Diploma in General Pharmacy PracticeTo deliver a safe, and effective dispensing and supply service to St Charles Hospital when required, as per rota.
- To deputise for other pharmacists in their absence.
- To work with Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians (MOPT) in the delivery of medicines reconciliation and discharge counselling.
This is a developmental role, and the postholder is expected to successfully complete the in-house Band 6 to 7 progression programme, which is typically completed within two years. Until the in-house Band 6 to 7 programme is successfully completed, the postholder will remain at Band 6. The postholder should also have commenced a postgraduate diploma programme before progressing to the Band 7 role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a final accuracy check on prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy staff.
To ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To provide counselling to outpatients on their prescribed medication.
To participate in the labelling, dispensing, checking and other processes involved with clinical trials medicine at St Charles Hospital in accordance with the standard operating procedures following a period of suitable training and accreditation.
To participate in on call, late duty, weekend and bank holiday duties as per departmental rota
Working for our organisation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacist to join our friendly, forward thinking pharmacy team in the Hillingdon. The position is based at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Pharmacy Dept, Riverside centre, Uxbridge.
As a Band 6 Pharmacist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services to our patients with the support to progress into a Band 7 post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities.
Operational Tasks
- To provide a final accuracy check on prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy staff.
- To ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Person specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent) + One-year pre-registration training relevant to Hospital pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- A post graduate certificate in mental health or general clinical pharmacy or equivalent or willing to working towards one
Desirable criteria
- Working towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Working towards membership of the faculty of the RPSGB
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to patients, carers and clinical staff
- Previous evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
- To have undertaken clinical audit, training and education
- Recent significant and relevant experience in a Hospital Pharmacy.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in providing a clinical pharmacy service to mental health wards
- Staff management experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
- Clinical and critical appraisal skills
- Communicates with medical, nursing, and other MDT & pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols.
- Knowledge of SystmOne
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential criteria
- The ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
- Demonstrate ability to organise self in order to ensure efficient use of time.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kemi Olusina Daniel
- Job title
- Advanced Specialist Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01895485191
- Additional information
Srikrishna Samathagni - Lead Pharmacist Mental Health Goodall
Tel: 01895 485 191 Mob: 07484076975
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