We are looking for at two specialist mental health pharmacists to join our team and support our inpatient clinical pharmacy services.
Whilst pharmacy staff are primarily employed by our main pharmacy department at the Wells Road Centre, we are prepared to work with successful candidates to agree where they will undertake their clinical commitments, which constitutes 80% of their working week.
The post will be based at either the Wells Road Centre, Highbury, Hopewood or Blossomwood (this may change in line with service developments) and will involve working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide safe and high quality care to patients.
Main duties of the job
To deliver, in conjunction with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist or Heads of Pharmacy, a clinical pharmacy service to a range of clinical areas. Roles are available, including:
Adult Mental Health inpatient wards (multiple locations) Mental Health Services for Older People (multiple locations) Specialist Services including Perinatal and Child and Adolescent Mental Health inpatient services
To contribute to and provide multidisciplinary training in Pharmacy / Medicines Optimisation across the Trust.
In conjunction with the Heads of Pharmacy, contribute to the development, maintenance and monitoring of a high quality, cost effective clinical pharmacy service to the Trust, and contribute to the development of the local pharmacy and medicines optimisation strategy.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role will be mostly clinically focused with a small dispensary commitment and on-call/emergency duty commitment.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information or arrange to speak to a member of the team.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
MSc in Pharmacy Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma (or MSc) in a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Topic, or currently studying the second year of this Desirable
Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Current membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy Experience and Knowledge Essential
Clinical knowledge from aspects of career to date Post-qualification and registration experience Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and vocational experience Aware of NHS changes and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS Desirable
Experience of working within the Mental Health field Audit experience Teaching experience Evidence based medicine practice Experience of extended role Experience of teaching pharmaceutical knowledge to other pharmacy staff Project work Skills Essential
Organisational / time management skill Excellent communication skills Tested problem solving, and decision making skills IT literate Ability work as a team player Adaptable and flexible Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Self-motivated and conscientious Strong professional demeanour Accuracy and attention to detail Contractual requirements Essential
Flexibility in working hours Able to work extended hours, if necessary Flexibility to work / cover at other sites to support the demands of the service - reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 Able to work weekends and On-Call (Trust-Wide) Employer details Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Highbury, Hopewood, Sherwood Oaks and Blossomwood
Nottingham
NG3 3AA
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Whilst pharmacy staff are primarily employed by our main pharmacy department at the Wells Road Centre, we are prepared to work with successful candidates to agree where they will undertake their clinical commitments, which constitutes 80% of their working week.
The post will be based at either the Wells Road Centre, Highbury, Hopewood or Blossomwood (this may change in line with service developments) and will involve working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide safe and high quality care to patients.
Main duties of the job
To deliver, in conjunction with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist or Heads of Pharmacy, a clinical pharmacy service to a range of clinical areas. Roles are available, including:
Adult Mental Health inpatient wards (multiple locations) Mental Health Services for Older People (multiple locations) Specialist Services including Perinatal and Child and Adolescent Mental Health inpatient services
To contribute to and provide multidisciplinary training in Pharmacy / Medicines Optimisation across the Trust.
In conjunction with the Heads of Pharmacy, contribute to the development, maintenance and monitoring of a high quality, cost effective clinical pharmacy service to the Trust, and contribute to the development of the local pharmacy and medicines optimisation strategy.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role will be mostly clinically focused with a small dispensary commitment and on-call/emergency duty commitment.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information or arrange to speak to a member of the team.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
MSc in Pharmacy Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma (or MSc) in a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Topic, or currently studying the second year of this Desirable
Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Current membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy Experience and Knowledge Essential
Clinical knowledge from aspects of career to date Post-qualification and registration experience Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and vocational experience Aware of NHS changes and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS Desirable
Experience of working within the Mental Health field Audit experience Teaching experience Evidence based medicine practice Experience of extended role Experience of teaching pharmaceutical knowledge to other pharmacy staff Project work Skills Essential
Organisational / time management skill Excellent communication skills Tested problem solving, and decision making skills IT literate Ability work as a team player Adaptable and flexible Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Self-motivated and conscientious Strong professional demeanour Accuracy and attention to detail Contractual requirements Essential
Flexibility in working hours Able to work extended hours, if necessary Flexibility to work / cover at other sites to support the demands of the service - reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 Able to work weekends and On-Call (Trust-Wide) Employer details Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Highbury, Hopewood, Sherwood Oaks and Blossomwood
Nottingham
NG3 3AA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
186-055-25-GH #J-18808-Ljbffr
