Job summary
Are you interested in developing your clinical skills in a friendly and supportive department?
Due to the promotion of the current postholder we have an exiting opportunity available in North View our new-state-of- the-art mental health inpatient unit at North Manchester.
Working within the pharmacy team we will offer you support to develop your expertise and skills through formal training courses, mentoring and regular appraisals. Our team has a wealth of clinical knowledge in a wide range of clinical specialties with a strong team of senior pharmacists. We have excellent links with local universities, as well as a variety of clinical national networks.
Main duties of the job
As a clinical pharmacist, you will participate in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services to designated wards and services.
The role will include working closely within the clinical team to provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) as well as to patients and their carers.
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring that drug therapy is evidence based, safe, cost effective and appropriate to the individual patient.
Your role will also include ensuring that medicines management practices within the MDT and services comply with legal, national and local guidelines.
This post offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience.
Support will be given to candidates wishing to undertake a postgraduate certificate or diploma in psychiatric therapeutics.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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 Greater Manchester, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for details.
Staff Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for details.
Staff Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of GPhC
- 4 years Masters Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy certificate or diploma
Experience
Essential
- Hospital experience
- Mental Health Experience
- Supervision of staff
- Delivery of training at Post Graduate level
- Experience of Medicines information
- Experience of MDT working
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Have up to date knowledge of mental health
- Have knowledge of primary and secondary care
Skills
Essential
- Have the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex data
- Have the ability to manage change
Other requirements
Essential
- Cope with conflicting pressures/ deadlines
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and influence
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with broad range of disciplines
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of GPhC
- 4 years Masters Degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy certificate or diploma
Experience
Essential
- Hospital experience
- Mental Health Experience
- Supervision of staff
- Delivery of training at Post Graduate level
- Experience of Medicines information
- Experience of MDT working
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
- Have up to date knowledge of mental health
- Have knowledge of primary and secondary care
Skills
Essential
- Have the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex data
- Have the ability to manage change
Other requirements
Essential
- Cope with conflicting pressures/ deadlines
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and influence
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with broad range of disciplines
- Excellent written / verbal communication 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).
