Are you an experienced Pharmacist seeking a new challenge? Do you have experience in a mental health setting?
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Band 7 Pharmacist to support Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a LOCUM opportunity for the duration of 12-weeks with the likelihood of extension.
Part-time applications will be considered.
The post holder will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients suffering with mental health issues.
Job Purpose: Band 7 Pharmacist
Pay Rate: £30.00 LTD p/h + £250 Bonus + 40p per mile from home to site
Location: Shrewsbury
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Ward Visits: Perform regular clinical ward visits to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for patients, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary mental health team.


• Patient Care: Provide expert advice on the safe and effective use of medications to both patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring personalised treatment plans.


• Medication Management: Oversee the prescribing, dispensing, and administration of medications, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.


• Support ACT Technicians: Supervise and support Accredited Checking Technicians (ACT) in the dispensary, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the medication dispensing process.


• Electronic Patient Records: Utilise electronic patient records for documentation and ensure accurate and up-to-date patient medication histories.


• Clinical Governance: Participate in clinical governance activities, including the development and implementation of medication-related policies and procedures.


• Audit and Research: Engage in audit and research activities to promote evidence-based practice and improve patient outcomes.


• Liaison: Act as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless integration of pharmaceutical care within the mental health setting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree or equivalent qualification


• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)


• Significant clinical experience, preferably in mental health


• Previous training and experience in Accuracy Checking (ACT)

Benefits

• Four weekly payroll runs


• £250 training allowance


• Excellent pay rates


• Exceptional referral bonuses


• Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact


• Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email


• Ltd & PAYE payment options available


• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.


• FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services


• FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations

Are you happy with your current agency?

• £150 Agency Switch Bonus

• £250 Welcome Bonus

• Up to £750 Referral Bonus