Overview
Senior Clinical Pharmacist (North Devon) opportunity at Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Part time 0.6 WTE, based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple. Band 8a with a progression pathway from Band 7 trainee to Band 8a, with a structured competency-based training programme to support progression.
About the Role
As a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will contribute to high-quality, safe, person-centred medicines optimisation services across inpatient and community mental health settings. You will help shape the Medicines Optimisation service in Barnstaple and support service improvement and innovation. An induction with dedicated support is provided, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
* Provide expert clinical advice and support on complex medication-related matters to the multidisciplinary team and patients/carers/relatives for community services and inpatient wards.
* Develop knowledge and skills from a Band 7 post to the level of practice of a Senior Pharmacist (Band 8a).
* Progress to more autonomous responsibilities after achieving Senior Clinical Pharmacist status, with a defined progression pathway and criteria.
* Meet key responsibilities after approximately 24–36 months to be eligible for progression; equivalent direct appointment to Senior Pharmacist is possible if criteria are already met.
* Contribute to mental health, learning disability, neurodiversity, and specialist & secure services for the south west region and nationally, with a focus on recovery and coproduction with patients, families and carers.
Progression and Training
Band 7 trainee pathway available with competency-based training designed to progress to Band 8a upon successful completion of competencies.
Our Values and Inclusion
Values include quality of care, improving lives, respect, dignity and compassion. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. Part-time and flexible working will be considered where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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