Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to join our Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale (SWR) services in our North Yorkshire locality. The post holder will work with the SWR community teams and support the wards at cross lane hospital in Scarborough.
This is an exciting time in Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) as we expand our Medicines Optimisation services into our community teams and primary care, in line with the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Plan. The new plan sets out a vision for moving care closer to home, embracing digital innovation, and prioritising prevention and early intervention, making this a pivotal role in shaping the future of community mental health care.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role.Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
If you are a pharmacist experienced in or interested in mental health, this could be the post for you as we transform our medicines-related services for community patients. This is a very patient-focused role, with an emphasis on:
- Improving processes to reduce risks with medicines and enhance the patient experience, especially at interfaces of care.
- Ongoing monitoring and supply of medication.
- Leading and supporting key workstreams, including discharge follow-up, safe transfer of prescribing, and service user education.
- Providing expert advice on complex medicines management queries, supporting colleagues in primary care, community teams, and voluntary sector partners.
- Delivering patient-centred consultations, education sessions, and workshops, empowering service users and carers to understand and manage their medication.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of innovative, integrated care pathways, working closely with Primary Care Networks and local stakeholders.
The TEWV community mental health pharmacy team in North Yorkshire currently consists of two clinical pharmacists and five pharmacy technicians. The team works with community mental health teams, and primary care delivering medicines optimisation expertise. You will be supported by a lead pharmacist and lead pharmacy technician and be part of the wider North Yorkshire Pharmacy Team.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
This post is central to delivering the ambitions of the new NHS 10 Year Plan, which sets out a transformative vision for health and care in England over the next decade.
As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in our community mental health teams, you will:
- Be at the forefront of the shift to neighbourhood-based, integrated care, working closely with GPs, mental health professionals, and voluntary sector partners.
- Play a key role in prevention, supporting people to manage their mental and physical health, reduce risks associated with medicines, and improve outcomes for those with complex needs.
- Support the plan's focus on tackling health inequalities, ensuring that services are accessible and effective for all, especially those in underserved or deprived areas.
- Work on the Cross Lane Hospital wards when required.
We are committed to developing our staff and there will be an opportunity to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics, Non-Medical Prescribing certificate (if you are not already a prescriber); as well as developing your leadership knowledge and skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the North Yorkshire locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation.
The ability to work flexibly and manage your own workload is essential. You will be assigned a team base in the vicinity of the community team(s) you are working with.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the North Yorkshire locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation.
The ability to work flexibly and manage your own workload is essential. You will be assigned a team base in the vicinity of the community team(s) you are working with.
Person Specification
Qualifications / registration
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
- Post graduate qualification in psychiatric pharmacy or willing to work towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Postgraduate Pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate
Desirable
- Attended Leadership and Management training or have (or studying for) formal Leadership qualification (e.g. NHS LA, CPPE)
- Associate or Full Credentialed Member of College of Mental Health Pharmacists
- Completion of CPPE Mental Health module
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of mental health pharmacy or clinical experience in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Supervised or managed others /Project management experience
- Working as a lone pharmacist or pharmacy professional in a team or clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines
- Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- To use the Internet to provide useful information and search bibliographic databases
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Medicines Information skills
Person Specification
Qualifications / registration
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
- Post graduate qualification in psychiatric pharmacy or willing to work towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Postgraduate Pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate
Desirable
- Attended Leadership and Management training or have (or studying for) formal Leadership qualification (e.g. NHS LA, CPPE)
- Associate or Full Credentialed Member of College of Mental Health Pharmacists
- Completion of CPPE Mental Health module
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of mental health pharmacy or clinical experience in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Supervised or managed others /Project management experience
- Working as a lone pharmacist or pharmacy professional in a team or clinical setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines
- Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- To use the Internet to provide useful information and search bibliographic databases
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Medicines Information skills
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).
