Job summary
A very exciting opportunity to help shape the future of pharmacy within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). As part of the community Mental Health Transformation program you will have the opportunity to help shape the pharmacy input into several CMHTs with the support of Specialist Mental Health Pharmacists.
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy within Primary Care Networks in Hull and East Riding , to support the medicines-related care of patients,address and improve existing pathways in mental health, participate in training, education and research as required and support robust medicines optimisation across the interface.To work within clinical competence, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide expertise in medicines optimisation across the PCNs.
Main duties of the job
Develop, promote and implement high quality, evidence based, and cost effective use of medicines at the interface, in a manner that maximises the benefits of medicines to patients and service users whilst minimising clinical, legal and financial risks.To participate as an active member of clinical teams in Hull and East Riding to support the safe and effective use of medicines.To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines.To support and participate in clinical audit.
To provide education and training to primary healthcare staff, service users and carers.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing member
- Equivalent knowledge and experience to a level above Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent acceptable for registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in relevant area of pharmacy practice, or equivalent experience of at least two years post registration. Willing to work towards a postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in psychiatric pharmacy practice.
- Willingness to work towards qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and willing to work towards Foundation or Faculty membership
- Qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Certificate in Management studies or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health
- Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health (1) and Primary Care (2) involvement.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and technical, clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to the promotion of high quality, effective and cost efficient use of medicines, including a wide range of work procedures and practices
- Confident and assertive when dealing with other professionals
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills including effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Proficient IT skills, e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet etc.
- Good organisational skills e.g. prioritising and time management, and able to work as part of a team or alone
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate good time management
- Ability to cope with emotional lability and distress amongst the client group
Desirable
- Tutoring and training skills
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing member
- Equivalent knowledge and experience to a level above Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent acceptable for registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in relevant area of pharmacy practice, or equivalent experience of at least two years post registration. Willing to work towards a postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in psychiatric pharmacy practice.
- Willingness to work towards qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and willing to work towards Foundation or Faculty membership
- Qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Certificate in Management studies or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health
- Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health (1) and Primary Care (2) involvement.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and technical, clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to the promotion of high quality, effective and cost efficient use of medicines, including a wide range of work procedures and practices
- Confident and assertive when dealing with other professionals
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills including effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Proficient IT skills, e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet etc.
- Good organisational skills e.g. prioritising and time management, and able to work as part of a team or alone
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate good time management
- Ability to cope with emotional lability and distress amongst the client group
Desirable
- Tutoring and training skills
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols
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).
