Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, dedicated hardworking Mental Health Pharmacist to lead our clinical pharmacy team providing services to rehabilitation for complex psychosis services working across South West London on multiple sites.
You will be joining an innovative award-winning pharmacy team who are forward thinking and are at the forefront of using technology to support the medicines optimisation agenda.
The role will include working as a non-medical prescriber and holding a caseload of patients on the complex psychosis pathway alongside providing highly specialist advice to clinical staff, service users and carers. You will deliver and support the complex care pathway, including Riverside, Bridge, Phoenix, Burntwood Villas, community teams, and primary care and provide second opinion support and oversight of medicines optimisation across inpatient and community rehabilitation services. You will be part of the ongoing service development of the community rehabilitation team and rehab expansion project.
You will also be an integral member of the pharmacy senior leadership team and lead the on-going development of pharmacy services within the rehabilitation services line as well as supporting Trust and Integrated Care System level medicines optimisation initiatives.
Main duties of the job
o To manage the delivery of a comprehensive medicines management service to the SWLStG Rehabilitation services to meet the evolving needs of the NHS.
o To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels.
o To lead Mental Health Pharmacy Services for the specified service area(s) with the Trust in accordance with the priorities set by the Chief and Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Rehabilitation Consultant, Rehabilitation team manager.
o To lead medicines management service developments and present the projects to committees where necessary across the specified borough/service area(s) and Trust-wide where needed.
o To ensure delivery of the Pharmacy clinical governance agenda within the specified borough(s).
o To proactively develop clinical pharmacy services in line with local and national objectives.
o To manage pharmacy staff involved in providing a service to the borough/service area(s).
o To evaluate the contributions of the specified borough/service area(s) Pharmacy Service.
o To provide safe, clinically effective and cost effective use of drugs in patients within the agreed borough/service area(s).
o To reduce risk associated with medicines use by contributing to the safe medication practice agenda. This will include identification and reporting of medicines related incidents.
o To be able to critically appraise the literature and give accurate interpretation in order to improve the use of medicines.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and lead in the planning, development, management, and provision of clinical services to mental health rehabilitation services within the Trust.
To support and delivered the Medicines Optimisation strategies set by the Service Line and the Chief Pharmacist. This will involve communicating complex medicines processes and information to a range of prescribers, clinicians, patients, relatives, and carers.
To lead medicines management service developments and present the projects to committees where necessary across the mental health rehabilitation services and Trust-wide where needed.
To be responsible for the coordination of the production of Trust prescribing guidance (information gathering, meeting with stakeholders, research and presenting the guidance at the relevant committee).
Demonstrate innovation and extend the boundaries of the profession.
Review and propose changes to Trust medicine related policies and decisions.
To promote good prescribing practice throughout the boroughs and Trust (where applicable), in accordance with the Formulary.
Act as a clinical role model and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines for junior staff, specifically within Rehabilitation service.
To identify and implement a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical & clinical services to the mental health rehabilitation services.
To proactively develop clinical services with the pharmacy team and service line in line with local and national objectives.
To ensure the pharmaceutical service provided meets the Care Quality Commissions and RPS medicines related standards.
To ensure delivery of the medicines optimisation clinical governance agenda within the Service Line.
To work collaboratively with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management and to participate in the natural agenda for medicines management in accordance with the agreed objectives.
To represent Pharmacy and/or the mental health rehabilitation services and act as a contact at relevant meetings and conferences, both local and national.
To assist the Chief Pharmacist with the modernisation agenda for pharmacy services in partnership with acute trusts.
Coordinate care across the mental health rehabilitation pathway, ensuring integrated medicines optimisation.
Support rehabilitation commissioning activities through expert input and strategic advice.
Establish links with other Mental Health Trusts (e.g. SLaM) to stay informed on latest developments and innovations.
Embedded within both the pharmacy and rehabilitation teams to promote collaborative leadership.
Attend regular rehab and pharmacy team meetings to maintain alignment and drive service improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate and lead in the planning, development, management, and provision of clinical services to mental health rehabilitation services within the Trust.
To support and delivered the Medicines Optimisation strategies set by the Service Line and the Chief Pharmacist. This will involve communicating complex medicines processes and information to a range of prescribers, clinicians, patients, relatives, and carers.
To lead medicines management service developments and present the projects to committees where necessary across the mental health rehabilitation services and Trust-wide where needed.
To be responsible for the coordination of the production of Trust prescribing guidance (information gathering, meeting with stakeholders, research and presenting the guidance at the relevant committee).
Demonstrate innovation and extend the boundaries of the profession.
Review and propose changes to Trust medicine related policies and decisions.
To promote good prescribing practice throughout the boroughs and Trust (where applicable), in accordance with the Formulary.
Act as a clinical role model and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines for junior staff, specifically within Rehabilitation service.
To identify and implement a vision for the delivery of pharmaceutical & clinical services to the mental health rehabilitation services.
To proactively develop clinical services with the pharmacy team and service line in line with local and national objectives.
To ensure the pharmaceutical service provided meets the Care Quality Commissions and RPS medicines related standards.
To ensure delivery of the medicines optimisation clinical governance agenda within the Service Line.
To work collaboratively with senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management and to participate in the natural agenda for medicines management in accordance with the agreed objectives.
To represent Pharmacy and/or the mental health rehabilitation services and act as a contact at relevant meetings and conferences, both local and national.
To assist the Chief Pharmacist with the modernisation agenda for pharmacy services in partnership with acute trusts.
Coordinate care across the mental health rehabilitation pathway, ensuring integrated medicines optimisation.
Support rehabilitation commissioning activities through expert input and strategic advice.
Establish links with other Mental Health Trusts (e.g. SLaM) to stay informed on latest developments and innovations.
Embedded within both the pharmacy and rehabilitation teams to promote collaborative leadership.
Attend regular rehab and pharmacy team meetings to maintain alignment and drive service improvement.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Member of the CMHP
Desirable
- Member of the RPSGB
- Practice/Educational Supervisor
- QII training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable advanced experience of working as a clinical pharmacist practitioner in mental health
- Experience of developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating protocols and guidelines
- Experience of supervising staff
- Demonstrate organisation skills for identifying, planning, and implementing change at departmental and organisational level
- Able to provide complex information on both pharmacy practice, finance, medicine use and impart knowledge to other senior professionals at regional and national level
Desirable
- Experience of clinical practice in mental health rehabilitation
- Directorate pharmacist experience
- Previous experience in undertaking audit and research
- Experience of working as an independent NMP
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge of mental health Pharmacy Services & how it supports patient care
- Knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical standards of practice
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- Ability to identify changes in prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate innovation and work across professional boundaries
- Ability to implement risk management procedures
- Ability to manage difficult and ambiguous problems
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Member of the CMHP
Desirable
- Member of the RPSGB
- Practice/Educational Supervisor
- QII training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable advanced experience of working as a clinical pharmacist practitioner in mental health
- Experience of developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating protocols and guidelines
- Experience of supervising staff
- Demonstrate organisation skills for identifying, planning, and implementing change at departmental and organisational level
- Able to provide complex information on both pharmacy practice, finance, medicine use and impart knowledge to other senior professionals at regional and national level
Desirable
- Experience of clinical practice in mental health rehabilitation
- Directorate pharmacist experience
- Previous experience in undertaking audit and research
- Experience of working as an independent NMP
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge of mental health Pharmacy Services & how it supports patient care
- Knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical standards of practice
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda in relation to drug use
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management
- Ability to identify changes in prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate innovation and work across professional boundaries
- Ability to implement risk management procedures
- Ability to manage difficult and ambiguous problems
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
