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About The Role
The post holder will be part of a team of clinical pharmacists providing input to community mental health teams. They will be based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and will regularly travel to CMHT sites across Lothian.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their working environment and is comfortable adapting to changing service needs. Key areas for patient focused care include provision of pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients, medication history reviews, provision of medicines advice, maintenance of a high-dose antipsychotic monitoring system, monitoring adherence to the Mental Health Act, patient/carer education.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist who wishes to contribute to our vision of improving mental health services for adults.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
* A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration.
* Completion of or have equivalent competence mapped to the RPS post-registration foundation pharmacist curriculum.
* A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
* Experience in influencing prescribing practices and working in a patient-focused environment.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce.
The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services.
Contact
Fabio Serra |Advanced Clinical Pharmacist | Community Mental Health Teams Tel: 0131 537 6372 | email: fabio.serra@nhs.scot or Paul Maguiness | Lead Clinical Pharmacist | Mental Health & Associated Services Tel: 0131 537 6842 | email: paul.maguiness@nhs.scot
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