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Lead Pharmacist for ADHD Prescribing Team - REMOTE BUSINESS

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Job summary

ProblemShared is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacist to join our growing prescribing team. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to work in a high-performance team at a scaling health technology company and have responsibility for driving our business growth from day one. Our digital journeys are right at the heart of what we do and our goal is to offer seamless digital experiences to support exceptional healthcare.

Main duties of the job

This is a role for a motivated, enthusiastic prescribing pharmacist, with extensive clinical skills in the field of ADHD and leadership. You will be flexible, solution-focused, and with a growth mindset. You will have experience in prescribing for adults and children. The Lead Pharmacist will support the Clinical Lead in the safe and effective delivery of care within the centralized prescribing duty team, and wider ADHD team. This role is integral to ensuring a consistent and efficient medication service, thus high standards of clinical care and efficient operation of our digital healthcare services, within Problem Shared. You will have a leadership role which will include clinical work, and line manage the prescribers in the prescribing team. You will have a service improvement role within the prescribing team, to improve pathway efficiency and client experience. The Lead Pharmacist will work closely with the Team Leads, Clinical Lead and medication operations team to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.

About us

ProblemSharedis a key innovator in the rapidly expanding field of digital mind health.

We are a practitioner-led, CQC-regulated, digital mind health provider, working with a community of expert practitioners to broaden access to the highest quality care for people across the UK. By leveraging technology, we aim to provide scalable and personalized solutions that enhance mental well-being and bridge gaps in mental healthcare delivery.

We work in partnership with institutions such as the NHS, insurance companies and universities to deliver therapy, psychiatry, neurodevelopmental assessments and post diagnosis care for adults, children and young people.

At ProblemShared we dont just look at your CV. Were more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so were happy to discuss flexible working.

No matter who you are, where youre from, who you love, follow in faith, disability status, ethnicity or the gender you identify with, you're welcome at ProblemShared. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process or thereafter, please do let us know!

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£67,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0376-25-0010

Job locations

ProblemShared

16 High Holborn

London

WC1V 6BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the development of a centralised prescribing model of working within the duty team

Print and send prescriptions which have been electronically created by prescribers

Provide a second line check of prescribing decisions when issuing prescriptions

Support the duty team in responding to client queries, creating and sending repeat prescription requests and monitoring duty ticket requests

Reviewing physical observations submitted by clients and discussing results with clients and/or the wider prescribing team

Escalation of issues, concerns or abnormal results

Line manage prescribers in the duty team

Provide pharmacological advice and in supervision settings and support the wider team

Receiving and posting prescription pads to prescribers and logging prescription numbers

Monitoring risk during contact with clients

MDT or liaison with the specialist advisory group (cardiologist, psychiatrists, paediatrician and specialist ND expert)

Interviewing new candidates.

Personal Development/ training.

Providing safeguarding and risk advice and support to colleagues.

Coordinating the centralised prescribing and duty team meetings and agendas.

Ensuring delivery of evidence based high quality care in line with national guidance

Quality Check:

Perform monthly quality checks on 2% of clinical records, within the centralised prescribing and duty team, to maintain high clinical standards.

Identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback to clinicians.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Daily meeting with duty team to allocate workload

Attending team meetings, supervision and CPD to ensure ongoing competency and compliance with standards.

Team Support:

Provide clinical pharmacy support to team members

Meetings and Communication:

Attend weekly team meetings to discuss updates, address concerns, and foster team collaboration. These should be driven by the standardised agenda

Attend weekly meetings with the Clinical Lead to report on prescribing clinic performance, discuss strategic initiatives, and align on goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and industry standards in digital healthcare, in your specific field.

Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure integrated and coordinated care.

Escalate any issues or conflicts within the team promptly and effectively.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the development of a centralised prescribing model of working within the duty team

Print and send prescriptions which have been electronically created by prescribers

Provide a second line check of prescribing decisions when issuing prescriptions

Support the duty team in responding to client queries, creating and sending repeat prescription requests and monitoring duty ticket requests

Reviewing physical observations submitted by clients and discussing results with clients and/or the wider prescribing team

Escalation of issues, concerns or abnormal results

Line manage prescribers in the duty team

Provide pharmacological advice and in supervision settings and support the wider team

Receiving and posting prescription pads to prescribers and logging prescription numbers

Monitoring risk during contact with clients

MDT or liaison with the specialist advisory group (cardiologist, psychiatrists, paediatrician and specialist ND expert)

Interviewing new candidates.

Personal Development/ training.

Providing safeguarding and risk advice and support to colleagues.

Coordinating the centralised prescribing and duty team meetings and agendas.

Ensuring delivery of evidence based high quality care in line with national guidance

Quality Check:

Perform monthly quality checks on 2% of clinical records, within the centralised prescribing and duty team, to maintain high clinical standards.

Identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback to clinicians.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Daily meeting with duty team to allocate workload

Attending team meetings, supervision and CPD to ensure ongoing competency and compliance with standards.

Team Support:

Provide clinical pharmacy support to team members

Meetings and Communication:

Attend weekly team meetings to discuss updates, address concerns, and foster team collaboration. These should be driven by the standardised agenda

Attend weekly meetings with the Clinical Lead to report on prescribing clinic performance, discuss strategic initiatives, and align on goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and industry standards in digital healthcare, in your specific field.

Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure integrated and coordinated care.

Escalate any issues or conflicts within the team promptly and effectively.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • Registered Pharmacist with Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
  • Proven experience within an ADHD setting.
  • Strong understanding of digital healthcare platforms and technologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical care and continuous improvement.
  • Must hold Enhanced DBS.
  • A Right to Work in the UK.
  • A UK address from which to work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications:
  • Registered Pharmacist with Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
  • Proven experience within an ADHD setting.
  • Strong understanding of digital healthcare platforms and technologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical care and continuous improvement.
  • Must hold Enhanced DBS.
  • A Right to Work in the UK.
  • A UK address from which to work

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).

Employer details

Employer name

ProblemShared

Address

ProblemShared

16 High Holborn

London

WC1V 6BX


Employer's website

https://www.problemshared.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

ProblemShared

Address

ProblemShared

16 High Holborn

London

WC1V 6BX


Employer's website

https://www.problemshared.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Manager

Abigail Firth

abigail.firth@problemshared.net

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£67,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0376-25-0010

Job locations

ProblemShared

16 High Holborn

London

WC1V 6BX


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