Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to join us in this new post in our pharmacy team. The role will lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of medicines optimisation in our Health & Justice specialty which provides services to various prison sites across a wide geography, both within and outside our Trust boundaries. As the first postholder, you will have the opportunity to work with clinicians in the specialty to define and establish the role. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience of working at a high level in a range of clinical settings, ideally including health & justice services. A good track record in a pharmacy leadership and management role is essential. Job responsibilities
To lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of Medicines optimisation services to the Trusts Health & Justice specialty. To line manage and professionally support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and consider the development of skill mix within the H&J specialty. To lead on designated areas of pharmacy responsibility across the whole trust. To work with all professional staff, patients and carers in the provision of a health & justice based medicines optimisation service, ensuring high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care - including periodic visits to each relevant site as needed. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist and be involved in pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise. To be engaged in delivering the Trusts medicines optimisation strategy / framework, in particular the governance of medicines within H&J services. To be engaged in an aspect of the clinical pharmacy services. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of mental health pharmacy. Clinical experience in a variety of settings. Multi-disciplinary team working. Supervised or managed others. Health & Justice pharmacy services. Qualifications
Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent. Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Postgraduate qualification in clinical and/or psychiatric pharmacy. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. Postgraduate pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate. Recognised leadership qualification. Skills
Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to plan and organise workload. Capable of independent travel to all relevant sites. Coaching Skills. Knowledge
Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care. Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines. 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.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to join us in this new post in our pharmacy team. The role will lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of medicines optimisation in our Health & Justice specialty which provides services to various prison sites across a wide geography, both within and outside our Trust boundaries. As the first postholder, you will have the opportunity to work with clinicians in the specialty to define and establish the role. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience of working at a high level in a range of clinical settings, ideally including health & justice services. A good track record in a pharmacy leadership and management role is essential. Job responsibilities
To lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of Medicines optimisation services to the Trusts Health & Justice specialty. To line manage and professionally support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and consider the development of skill mix within the H&J specialty. To lead on designated areas of pharmacy responsibility across the whole trust. To work with all professional staff, patients and carers in the provision of a health & justice based medicines optimisation service, ensuring high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care - including periodic visits to each relevant site as needed. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist and be involved in pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise. To be engaged in delivering the Trusts medicines optimisation strategy / framework, in particular the governance of medicines within H&J services. To be engaged in an aspect of the clinical pharmacy services. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of mental health pharmacy. Clinical experience in a variety of settings. Multi-disciplinary team working. Supervised or managed others. Health & Justice pharmacy services. Qualifications
Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent. Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Postgraduate qualification in clinical and/or psychiatric pharmacy. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. Postgraduate pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate. Recognised leadership qualification. Skills
Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to plan and organise workload. Capable of independent travel to all relevant sites. Coaching Skills. Knowledge
Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care. Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines. 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.
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