The role is part of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Clinical Pharmacist in Initial Response Service and within ACS
The closing date is 14 April 2026
This exciting role will provide and be part of the clinical pharmacy service to various sites across Cornwall. This role will include attendance at ward rounds, support self‑medication, education of members of the multi‑disciplinary team and patient/carer counselling. You will be supporting the lead pharmacists in the Initial Response Service (IRS) as part of the Mental Health service and within the Adult Community hospital setting to review and provide clinical pharmaceutical input and care to patients and those transferred from acute trusts. You will have the opportunity to develop managerial skills and support the wider pharmacy team as part of a 7‑day service rotation.
We welcome applications from individuals who are motivated to optimise patient care and develop pharmacy services. You will be supported with both the NMP and the ACP pathway. We will consider previous experience and applicants from any sector. For those with limited experience but the right passion and drive, we would consider a band 6 to 7 progressional post. The role is a full‑time post but alternatives will be considered.
If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit contact the Lead IRS Pharmacist, Kieran Meehan kieran.meehan1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The pharmacist, with the support of the lead pharmacists, will provide highly specialist, advanced clinical and professional pharmaceutical services to patients. This role is split role working with patients who come in contact with the Initial Response Service (IRS) and receiving crisis service mental health support and also supporting patients who require support from the Community Hospitals under the care of Cornwall Partnerships Foundation Trust to promote the optimised, safe and cost‑effective use of medicines. You will be a core member of the Trust’s urgent care team, providing professional pharmaceutical governance, medicines safety, medicines information, medicines finance, education and training and medicines optimisation support to the team and the service’s patients. You will build relationships and work with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the delivery of high‑quality pharmaceutical care to all patients.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
- Current professional registration – GPhC
- Professional qualification – MSC in pharmacy or equivalent (BSc, BPharm)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Post Graduate Clinical diploma (mental health or clinical)
- Have experience of mental health
Knowledge and abilities
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Up to date knowledge of mental health therapeutics
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.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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