Job summary
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist to work into and provide pharmacy leadership within the adult community treatment teams in Gateshead. You will also be a part of the wider pharmacy team in the provision of mental health services within a range of specialities in the Trust.
We provide pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to all our mental health, learning disability and neuro-rehabilitation inpatient areas, as well as to community mental health teams, crisis teams, psychiatric liaison and a variety of other specialist areas. Pharmacy staff are regarded as valued members of the multi-disciplinary team. We have several pharmacist independent prescribers, who are active within a range of clinical services.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert pharmaceutical input into the Adult CTTs in Gateshead (East and West) .
Receive enquiries and collaborate with medical and other clinical team staff on an individual-patient basis to provide specialist pharmaceutical input and appropriate treatment advice.
Develop and operate a medicine enquiry referral system.
Attend and contribute to CTT Team meetings, where appropriate.
Support the team with shared care and formulary prescribing issues within primary and secondary care including assisting with effective transfer of patients.
Advise on medication-related physical health requirements of patients.
Triage medication-related queries and referrals from primary care and provide advice where appropriate.
Effectively communicate medicines optimisation concerns to colleagues within the clinical teams
Support monitoring and management of side effects and high-risk medicines within the Adult CTTs.
Support shared decision making with patients, carers and families.
Support an open and reporting culture regarding medicine incidents and assist the CTT with their investigation and required actions, including After Action Reviews (AARs).
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Develop, participate and assist in the co-ordination of local and national audits regarding psychotropic medicines within the CTTs.
Provide education and training sessions to CTT staff and Primary Care.
Support the implementation of local and national guidelines and policy e.g. NICE, CNTW policies
Develop role within the service in conjunction with CTT leads, pharmacy managers and advise on service developments.
Support community based clinical pharmacy technicians and direct work where appropriate.
Independent prescribing on an agreed individual basis, dependent on knowledge, skills and competence of post holder and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britains most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas.
The Trust may also offer financial support for successful candidates who need to relocate.
As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care.
To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th December 2024
Closing date : 9th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britains most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas.
The Trust may also offer financial support for successful candidates who need to relocate.
As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care.
To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th December 2024
Closing date : 9th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Registration as a Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum
Desirable
- Qualified Pharmacist prescriber
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Experience within NHS pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Human resources management
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Registration as a Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum
Desirable
- Qualified Pharmacist prescriber
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Experience within NHS pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Human resources management
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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).
