Full Time Senior Pharmacist Required– Mental Health Services

Location: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 14 August 2024

Join Our Team as a Senior Pharmacist

Are you a pharmacist eager for a new challenge within a supportive and innovative team? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacist to join our mental health pharmacy services. This role provides a unique chance to work across both mental and physical health sectors, offering diverse experiences in a dynamic environment.

Why This Role?

We welcome applications from pharmacists across all sectors, including community pharmacy. If you’re motivated to transition into mental health services, we will support your development, even if you don’t meet all the essential criteria. Our training program, including the Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Therapeutics, will equip you with the skills needed to excel in this role. We have strong links with local universities, encouraging our staff to pursue further qualifications and research opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Care: Work closely with both inpatient and community mental health teams.
• Strategic Development: Assist the Lead Mental Health Pharmacist in managing and advancing patient-centered pharmacy services.
• Flexible Commitments: Enjoy a role with no dispensary, on-call, bank holiday, or weekend obligations.
• Cross-Sector Experience: Opportunity to work across physical health and acute services within the Trust.
• Generous Relocation Package: Available for eligible candidates to ease your transition.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential Requirements: A qualified pharmacist with access to your own transport, ready to work across multiple sites within the Trust, including Bridgwater, Taunton, and Yeovil.
• Desirable Qualities: A desire to develop a career in mental health services, supported by our comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Why Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With benefits like flexible working options, the NHS pension scheme, generous leave, and access to exclusive discounts, we ensure our team is well-supported. Located in a region known for its breathtaking landscapes and proximity to vibrant cities, Somerset offers a unique blend of countryside serenity and urban excitement.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today to become a vital part of our team and take the next step in your pharmacy career.

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Closing Date: 14 August 2024