Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Medicines Information
Interview will be held on 29th January 2025 We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated pharmacist to join our friendly pharmacy team. This post, based in the Medicines Information (MI) department, would particularly suit a pharmacist with previous mental health experience who is looking to consolidate their skills. You will be responsible for delivering high quality expert answers to often complex queries that meet national quality standards and guide our psychiatrists' treatment decisions in patient care. Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist to manage, develop and deliver the Medicines Information Service for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Expert Medicines Advice:
Provide specialist medicines advice to healthcare professionals at all levels, including consultant psychiatrists, and to patients and carers. Proactive information provision:
Contribute to the writing and dissemination of Medicines Information Bulletins, memos, prescribing guidelines, and other written information to promote quality and cost-effective prescribing in the Trust. Supervision and Training:
Supervise and train junior pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists and technicians rotating through the Medicines Information service, contributing to their professional development. There may also be the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to a designated ward, developing expertise in a clinical sub-specialty. About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role: Good clinical reasoning Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Previous experience of working in Medicines Information is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Katie Sims, Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist on 0118-960-5075 or email Katie.Sims@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate certificate Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate diploma MSc in clinical or psychiatric pharmacy or relevant research subject Post-graduate qualification advanced communication skills, leadership or management Member of Professional organisation e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, College of Mental Health Pharmacists Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of ongoing CPD Previous Experience
Substantial experience as a practising pharmacist Substantial experience of mental health hospital pharmacy Demonstrates commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement One or more years working in Medicines Information department to UKMI standards Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information Advanced keyboard skills and computer literate, with ability to use software packages Demonstrate and promote GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent requests interruptions Advanced analysis, critical appraisal, and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of PGDs Additional Requirements
Ability to travel efficiently between Trust sites Flexible approach to work patterns in line with needs of service e.g. EDC Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Interview will be held on 29th January 2025 We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated pharmacist to join our friendly pharmacy team. This post, based in the Medicines Information (MI) department, would particularly suit a pharmacist with previous mental health experience who is looking to consolidate their skills. You will be responsible for delivering high quality expert answers to often complex queries that meet national quality standards and guide our psychiatrists' treatment decisions in patient care. Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist to manage, develop and deliver the Medicines Information Service for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Expert Medicines Advice:
Provide specialist medicines advice to healthcare professionals at all levels, including consultant psychiatrists, and to patients and carers. Proactive information provision:
Contribute to the writing and dissemination of Medicines Information Bulletins, memos, prescribing guidelines, and other written information to promote quality and cost-effective prescribing in the Trust. Supervision and Training:
Supervise and train junior pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists and technicians rotating through the Medicines Information service, contributing to their professional development. There may also be the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to a designated ward, developing expertise in a clinical sub-specialty. About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role: Good clinical reasoning Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Previous experience of working in Medicines Information is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Katie Sims, Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist on 0118-960-5075 or email Katie.Sims@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate certificate Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate diploma MSc in clinical or psychiatric pharmacy or relevant research subject Post-graduate qualification advanced communication skills, leadership or management Member of Professional organisation e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, College of Mental Health Pharmacists Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of ongoing CPD Previous Experience
Substantial experience as a practising pharmacist Substantial experience of mental health hospital pharmacy Demonstrates commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement One or more years working in Medicines Information department to UKMI standards Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information Advanced keyboard skills and computer literate, with ability to use software packages Demonstrate and promote GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent requests interruptions Advanced analysis, critical appraisal, and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of PGDs Additional Requirements
Ability to travel efficiently between Trust sites Flexible approach to work patterns in line with needs of service e.g. EDC Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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