Job summary
Are you looking for an interesting role in a friendly team, supporting mental health pharmacy services with opportunities to work across physical health as well?
We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to join our team. No previous mental health experience is necessary as training can be provided and applications are welcomed from pharmacists working in any sector, including community pharmacy.
If you don't meet the essential criteria but have the desire to develop a career in mental health services we can offer and support a development role working towards the Band 8a post. Training will be provided where needed (e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Therapeutics). We have links to local universities and encourage staff to pursue further appropriate qualifications and research work. Final banding of the post will reflect the successful candidates level of experience.
Main duties of the job
The role includes:
- Inpatient and community mental health team working
- Assisting the Lead Mental Health Pharmacist in the management and strategic development of patient centred pharmacy services
- No dispensary commitment or requirement for on call, no bank holiday or weekend working
- Opportunities to work across physical health and acute services if desired as we are a Trust with acute, community and mental health services
- Generous relocation package for eligible candidates.
We are open to consideration of part time and flexible working requests.
Cross site working will be required so it is essential to be a car driver with access to own transport. We have 3 bases around the Trust; Bridgwater, Taunton and Yeovil. Your base will be dependent upon your home location and you may be required to travel to hospital sites within approximately 45 minutes of your base.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Masters degree in pharmacy, or equivalentRegistered independent prescriber or willing to undertake NMP training.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical PharmacyPostgraduate training in Mental Health Credentialed member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in medicines management of mental health patientsExperience in clinical training/supervising and/or mentoring of pharmacy staffExperience of staff appraisal and objective setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Masters degree in pharmacy, or equivalentRegistered independent prescriber or willing to undertake NMP training.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical PharmacyPostgraduate training in Mental Health Credentialed member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in medicines management of mental health patientsExperience in clinical training/supervising and/or mentoring of pharmacy staffExperience of staff appraisal and objective setting.
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).
