Job summary
We are looking for
an experienced pharmacist to join the Medicines Optimisation team based in
North Devon, the UK's first World Surf Reserve!
The role is
dynamic and challenging. The successful candidate will lead on medicines
optimisation across the community mental health services in North Devon, including
rehabilitation services and core mental health services.
We will support you to learn
the skills you need to thrive in the role. We will offer you the training and development support you
need to begin a fulfilling career. In
return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.
Devon Partnership
NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading
providers of mental health services in the country.
Working as part
of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives
from the moment you start.
£ 50,952 to £57,349
(Band 8A)
Main duties of the job
The successful
candidate will have worked with mental health services and be a qualified independent
prescriber. They will be able to manage
a diverse workload and provide clinical expertise to clinicians and people we
care for.
You will often
work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for
someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own
workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy (4 years) plus 1 year pre-registration training plus specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level experience
- Broad clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, with an understanding of national policies and issues impacting on prescribing and medicines optimisation services.
- Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in speciality.
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles
- Critical appraisal and analytical skills, with an understanding of evidence based medicine.
- The ability to deal with complex situations and bring to a satisfactory resolution.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant health legislation and awareness of current issues in mental health and learning disability services
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as a Pharmacist General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy / therapeutics or equivalent clinical experience
- Certificate/Diploma or Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (or be working towards completion)
Desirable
- Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team / environment.
- Ability to supervise activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
- Managing change in a complex environment and evidence of having successfully implemented change.
- The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines where there are conflicting priorities.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
- Experience of delivering training programmes
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through vocational master's degree in pharmacy (4 years) plus 1 year pre-registration training plus specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level experience
- Broad clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, with an understanding of national policies and issues impacting on prescribing and medicines optimisation services.
- Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in speciality.
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles
- Critical appraisal and analytical skills, with an understanding of evidence based medicine.
- The ability to deal with complex situations and bring to a satisfactory resolution.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant health legislation and awareness of current issues in mental health and learning disability services
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration as a Pharmacist General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy / therapeutics or equivalent clinical experience
- Certificate/Diploma or Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (or be working towards completion)
Desirable
- Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team / environment.
- Ability to supervise activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
- Managing change in a complex environment and evidence of having successfully implemented change.
- The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines where there are conflicting priorities.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
- Experience of delivering training programmes
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
