Pharmacist – Mental Health Services (12‑month Maternity Cover)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join our established, friendly, and highly respected Pharmacy team at Littlebrook Hospital in Dartford on a 12‑month maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills within mental health services while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high‑quality patient care.
Pharmacists with previous mental health and hospital experience, as well as those considering a move into mental health pharmacy from another sector, will find this role suitable. The role offers experience in both inpatient and community settings.
As a Pharmacist for the Trust, you will be provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post‑graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy. Some of our pharmacists are qualified as independent prescribers, and opportunities to qualify and practice as prescribers will grow with our team.
Responsibilities
* Support patients and their families by providing advice about the use of medication, optimising treatment, providing information, and liaising with acute and other care providers to ensure seamless transfer of care.
* Be part of a clinical pharmacy team that provides a medicines management service to the inpatient wards.
* Work with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in undertaking and developing audits and projects to evaluate and improve services alongside pharmacy and trust priorities and objectives.
* Learn and build experience on the job through formal learning and work‑based practice, as the role does not require prior mental health experience.
* Receive ongoing training and support from the Lead Education and Training Pharmacist and the local clinical pharmacy team, with clinical supervision provided by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist.
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (full time) + Bank Holidays.
* Access to the NHS pension scheme.
* Eligibility for Blue Light Card – discount service for NHS staff.
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