Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

6 months ago


Leigh, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health Full time

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated senior clinical pharmacist to work closely with the community-based staff and be responsible for the provision and continued development of a clinical pharmacy service for the Wigan and Leigh Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) including an Outpatient Medication Review clinic. 

You will link closely with both inpatient teams and community teams ensuring a seamless care approach. The post holder will co-operate in ensuring the provision of high-quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for running pharmacy services to the Community Mental Health Teams . You will work under the supervision of senior pharmacists providing a clinical pharmacy services, running a medication review clinic and setting up innovative ways of working.

The role will include daily team visits, supporting the multi-disciplinary by attending care planning meetings and line management/supervision of pharmacists , technicians and the wider team. 

You will be supported by members of the leadership team including a team leader, and clinical lead. CPD opportunities are available and personal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over  6,400  members of staff, who deliver services from more than  160  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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To attend MDTs for each team on a regular basis. To prioritise patients with complex medication needs for medication histories, medication reviews and clinical input. To provide pharmaceutical care to the Recovery patients citywide providing a clinical pharmacy and prescription monitoring service ensuring safe and appropriate use of medicines in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk to patients. To provide a prescribing clinic for recovery patients when fully qualified. To act as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers. To provide a clinical pharmaceutical opinion when medical information is conflicting.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

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

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Post graduate diploma or master’s qualification in clinical pharmacy or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through relevant experience.

Desirable criteria

Non- Medical Prescribing Qualification and be a Registered Delegated Prescribing Practitioner

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service including prescribing Experience of working in mental health. Evidence of sound technical pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge to optimise safe and effective use of medicines. Experience of policy/procedure writing and implementation Experience in cost improvement programmes/managing changes

Desirable criteria

Conflict resolution experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing Able to plan own workload with priorities and objectives and cope with conflicting pressures Able to work as a team and independently Ability to influence the prescribing practice of others. Evidence of involvement in education and training

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of current issues in community pharmacy

 Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government . Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities. 

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.



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