Job Description

Are you a qualified pharmacist with post-qualification hospital experience looking to expand your clinical skills in a supportive, forward-thinking team?



We're recruiting a Band 6 or Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist to join us at Prospect Park Hospital, Reading, for a 12-month maternity cover.



You'll have experience in a hospital setting in mental health or community health pharmacy and there'll be opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise across either or both areas.

Your role includes:

Reviewing medicines and advising on treatment plans during ward rounds Supporting multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective use of medicines Helping patients understand their medicines and improve adherence Working with colleagues to improve prescribing and optimise patient care

You'll be part of a CQC-rated Outstanding Trust, where staff feel valued, supported, and encouraged to pursue their professional interests.



You'll be based mainly at Prospect Park Hospital, 30 minutes from London Paddington & Waterloo, with potential travel to our wards in Wokingham, West Berkshire Community Hospital, Slough, or Maidenhead. Free parking, a staff library, and excellent on-site facilities are available.



This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours/week however part-time from 30 hours/week can be considered. The role includes participation in late-duty and on-call rotas once established.



Delivering a consistently high-quality clinical pharmacy service across community and mental health inpatient wards



Working alongside the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT)



Being an integral part of the pharmacy team providing clinical pharmacy support to designated ward/s



Participating in the pharmacy departmental on call and late-night rotas once established in the role



Applications are reviewed as received - we encourage you to apply ASAP, as vacancies may close early



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



Generous NHS pension scheme



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

The "must haves" for this role:

Qualified Pharmacist (BPharm or MPharm) registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting

A flexible approach to work, in order to meet the needs of the service



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



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 contact Dr Elizabeth Francis, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, email : Elizabeth.francis@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.