Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health

The RoleAre you a pharmacist with a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with mental health conditions? NHS Lanarkshire’s Mental Health and Learning Disability (MHLD) Pharmacy team have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our growing team of dedicated pharmacy professionals.Following new investment from the Scottish Government into mental health pharmacy, NHS Lanarkshire’s service are developing new roles, advancing existing roles and planning for significant service redesign.The successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the adult mental health wards in University Hospital Hairmyres with the opportunity to work in other mental health subspecialties to develop experience and clinical skills.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringMasters of Pharmacy DegreeRegistered member of General Pharmaceutical CouncilAn independent prescribing qualification or must work towards this qualificationEvidence of postgraduate training and professional development in clinical pharmacy practiceRelevant post-registration experience in clinical pharmacyAbility to act independently and manage own workloadAbility to work effectively as part of a team and multi-disciplinary environmentGood clinical knowledge, a commitment to quality with high standards of pharmaceutical care and a dedication to lifelong learning.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in education and training of other professionals and trainees.Commitment to revalidation as per directions of General Pharmaceutical CouncilPlease note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.It would be great if you also haveExperience of working within specialist mental health services.Experience in supervising staffProven project, practice research and audit skillsAbility to driveContract typePermanentFull time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThe Adult mental health wards in South Lanarkshire are within University Hospital Hairmyres. Mental health and learning disability services are board-wide and there will be a need to travel across NHS Lanarkshire and beyond at times as part of this role.There is currently no requirement to participate in on-call for this role, however this may be subject to change as the service develops.Please refer to the role profile for the organisational diagram of the MHLD pharmacy team.Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.Looking to find out more?If you’re ready to take your clinical pharmacy career to the next level, we would love to hear from you!This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking pharmacist who is looking to develop their clinical skills and has a passion for improving the lives of people living with mental health conditions. By joining our team, you’ll become part of a progressive and supportive clinical pharmacy team dedicated to innovation, quality care, and the continuous professional growth of our staff.For an informal discussion relating to any aspects of the post please contact -Mogese Abbas, Clinical Pharmacist for Adult Mental Health, 01355 584573, Mogese.Abbas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukOr Caroline McLean, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Learning Disabilities, 07580573022, Caroline.McLean2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukor enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont,Recruitment Administrator heather.lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits IncludeA minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.