Lead Pharmacist for Health and Justice
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Job summary
Ever thought of working in the prison sector? It is an exciting, interesting and rapidly developing sector for pharmacy. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS Trust are looking for a Lead Pharmacist to oversee clinical pharmacy services within our Health and Justice sites.
Motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate will support the provision of a safe and efficient pharmacy services at several prisons in the Northwest. This will include close working with the mental health, substance misuse and primary care teams. Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to problem solve in challenging situations are required.
As well as prisons, GMMH also provides services to secure children's homes.
Ideally, the candidate will have demonstrable leadership ability to improve the management of medicines and substantial experience of working, in this healthcare setting.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of GMMH Pharmacy Team , the post holder will line-manage senior pharmacists within the Health and Justice setting. They will be an integral member of Health and Justice management team, acting as the subject matter expert for medicines management.
The post holder will be responsible for the development of policies and procedures related to medicines management, for the Health and Justice setting. This will include partnership working with other disciplines to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance with regards the use of medicines.
In addition, the postholder will act as the Superintendent Pharmacist for any GPhC-registered pharmacies within the Health and Justice setting of GMMH.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Warrington, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
437-5955287
Job locations
c/o Pharmacy Department< Oakwood Building, Prestwich Hospital Site
Bury New Rd
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
c/o Pharmacy Department< Oakwood Building, Prestwich Hospital Site
Bury New Rd
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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