Crisis and Psychiatry Liaison Pharmacist

Looking for a dynamic and innovative pharmacist to join my team at ELFT working with me on developing crisis and liaison mental health services across luton and bedfordshire. I am excited for whoever takes on this role as there is great opportunity to undertake quality improvement via project work and working strategically on development of crisis and liaison pharmaceutical services.

The post holder will be an expert in psychiatric therapeutics and provide a specialist referral point for all health and social care professionals working within the crisis and liaison pathways.

The successful candidate will have a strong clinical background
, as well as a postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma and ideally a non-medical prescribing qualification
. Good knowledge of physical health conditions is essential in this role. They must be able to work and make decisions autonomously in an acute hospital environment and integrate with the acute trust pharmacy teams. They will be enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, proactive and have knowledge of how operations/pathways in this service support patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for applicants to develop their engagement and networking skills, as well as hone their clinical pharmacy skills in a complex interface working environment. The post holder will train or practice as an Independent Prescriber, utilizing care and diagnostic skills to prescribe/deprescribe treatment for a caseload of patients.

* Career progression pathways and development opportunities* - We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. Career pathways are available where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role prior to application please contact me on