Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join the pharmacy team and aid in the development and delivery of pharmacy services across all the Home Treatment Teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the further development of pharmacy services to optimise the use of medicines in the mental health home treatment teams. The role will involve working with the multidisciplinary teams, locality pharmacy teams, primary care and patients to improve the use of medicines.
The post holder will be managed by the HTT Senior Clinical Pharmacist and will work jointly to develop the pharmacy services to the HTTs.
The post holder will be supported by the Trust's dedicated team of pharmacists and technicians receive regular management and clinical supervision and attend team and governance meetings.
The post holder will also deliver training in medicines management, review and update guidance in relation to safe and secure handling of medicines, undertake medicines reconciliation and participate in audit work.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Home Treatment Team (HTT) pharmacist will be working closely with the HTT technician and will be responsible for the provision and continued development of a clinical pharmacy service for the Mental Health Home Treatment Teams (MHHTT) city wide.
The post holder will link closely with both inpatient teams and community teams ensuring a seamless care approach.
The post holder will cooperate in ensuring the provision of high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior HTT pharmacist.
The post holder will undertake regular clinical site visits to the HTTs
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Home Treatment Team (HTT) pharmacist will be working closely with the HTT technician and will be responsible for the provision and continued development of a clinical pharmacy service for the Mental Health Home Treatment Teams (MHHTT) city wide.
The post holder will link closely with both inpatient teams and community teams ensuring a seamless care approach.
The post holder will cooperate in ensuring the provision of high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior HTT pharmacist.
The post holder will undertake regular clinical site visits to the HTTs
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with GPhC
- Evidence of Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification OR study of currently being undertaken
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate hospital pharmacy experience
- Variety of Clinical Pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad Clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of specific mental health issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Computer skills
- Common sense approach
- Calm and objective under pressure
- Ability to maintain and develop professional realtionships
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Able to listen to others
- Able to motivate others
- Able to identify when advice needs to be sought
- Recognises personsal limitations
- Self-motivated
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with GPhC
- Evidence of Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate clinical pharmacy qualification OR study of currently being undertaken
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate hospital pharmacy experience
- Variety of Clinical Pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad Clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of specific mental health issues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Decision making skills
- Computer skills
- Common sense approach
- Calm and objective under pressure
- Ability to maintain and develop professional realtionships
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Able to listen to others
- Able to motivate others
- Able to identify when advice needs to be sought
- Recognises personsal limitations
- Self-motivated
Desirable
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).
