Job summary
Are you an experienced mental health pharmacist with a passion for medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy? The Trust is currently seeking to recruit a compassionate and motivated individual to work in the Addictions Service at the Prestwich site as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
As an integral member of the clinical team, and alongside pharmacy colleagues, you'll address the pharmaceutical care needs of our services users.
In addition to your clinical role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to medicines management processes at local and trust level. There will be opportunities to lead on development of trust policies and in the education and training of GMMH staff
You will act as a role model for junior pharmacist and trainee pharmacists and will have the opportunity to line manage and act as a mentor.
You will have the opportunity to act as Designated Supervisor for trainee pharmacists.
As a senior member of the pharmacy team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to broader Trust initiatives and priorities
Main duties of the job
The post provides an opportunity for the following: -
- pharmaceutical care planning and clinical review of prescriptions
- Involvement of service users in decisions about their medicines to optimise treatment, support adherence and improve outcomes
- Provision of specialist pharmaceutical advice to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Development of a non-medical prescribing role
- Provision of clinical supervision, professional leadership and line management to other members of the team
- Ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place for the management of medicines, including the monitoring of prescribing and medicines use throughout GMMH
- Education and Training of GMMH staff including development of medication training days/learning packages
- Attendance at best practice groups and strategic trust meetings
- Actively working to contribute to and deliver the Trust medicines optimisation strategy
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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 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
his post presents a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist motivated by the desire to improve patient care to perform this key position within the Addictions MDT while also working on medication management and medicines optimisation at local and trust level.
The role demands an organised, flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work on their own initiative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
his post presents a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist motivated by the desire to improve patient care to perform this key position within the Addictions MDT while also working on medication management and medicines optimisation at local and trust level.
The role demands an organised, flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work on their own initiative.
Person Specification
Required for role
Essential
- Current Member of GPhC
- Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
- Experience in Mental Health/Addictions Clinical Pharmacy
- Medicines Management Experience
- Experience of Multidisciplinary Working
- Experience of Line Managing and Supervising Staff
Desirable
- Experienceof delivering training to healthcare staff
- Experience of designing medicines management training for healthcare staff
- Experience of leadership role
- Experience of being a Designated Supervisor, Designated Prescribing Practitioner or Education Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacists
Required for role
Essential
- NMP qualification or working towards one
Desirable
- Experience in Medicines Safety
Person Specification
Required for role
Essential
- Current Member of GPhC
- Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
- Experience in Mental Health/Addictions Clinical Pharmacy
- Medicines Management Experience
- Experience of Multidisciplinary Working
- Experience of Line Managing and Supervising Staff
Desirable
- Experienceof delivering training to healthcare staff
- Experience of designing medicines management training for healthcare staff
- Experience of leadership role
- Experience of being a Designated Supervisor, Designated Prescribing Practitioner or Education Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacists
Required for role
Essential
- NMP qualification or working towards one
Desirable
- Experience in Medicines Safety
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).
