Job summary
A very exciting opportunity to help shape the future of pharmacy within Children and Adolescents Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). As part of the Neurodevelopmental team you will have the opportunity to improve and develop the pharmacy input into CAMHS Services in the community with the support of Inpatient Specialist Mental Health Pharmacists.
To provide specialist clinical pharmacy within the Neurodevelopmental Team in Hull and East Riding , to support the medicines-related care of patients, address and improve existing pathways in mental health, participate in training, education and research as required and support robust medicines optimisation across the interface.To work within clinical competence, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide expertise in medicines optimisation across CAMHS Services in the community.
Main duties of the job
Develop, promote and implement high quality, evidence based, and cost effective use of medicines at the interface, in a manner that maximises the benefits of medicines to patients and service users whilst minimising clinical, legal and financial risks.To participate as an active member of clinical teams in Hull and East Riding to support the safe and effective use of medicines.To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines.To support and participate in clinical audit.
To provide education and training to primary healthcare staff, service users and carers.
About us
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of community and inpatient mental health services, community services (including therapies), learning disability services, healthy lifestyle support and addiction services to approximately 600,000 people. The Trust has been ratedGoodby the Care Quality Commission. The Trust is also proud to be HSJ Provider of the Year 2019 award winners.
We employ approximately 2,800 staff across more than 79 sites at locations throughout Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Whitby and Scarborough. We deliver Mental Health Services, Specialist Services for Children, Forensic Services, Community and Learning Disability Services, as well as having eight GP Practices across the locality.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - a multi-specialty health and social care teaching provider. We aim to be a leading provider of integrated health services, recognised for the care compassion and commitment of our staff and known as a great employer and a valued partner.
At Humber we believe our people are our greatest asset and therefore we are committed to developing, growing and rewarding our workforce. As an employee at Humber you will benefit from pay in line with Agenda for Change, NHS pension, training and development, annual appraisal, generous annual leave entitlement
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Equivalent knowledge and experience to a level above Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent acceptable for registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in relevant area of pharmacy practice, or equivalent experience of at least two years post registration. Willing to work towards a postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in psychiatric pharmacy practice.
- Willingness to work towards qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and willing to work towards Foundation or Faculty membership
- Qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Certificate in Management studies or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health (1) and Primary Care (2) involvement
Desirable
- Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health (1) and Primary Care (2) involvement.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and technical, clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to the promotion of high quality, effective and cost efficient use of medicines, including a wide range of work procedures and practices
- Confident and assertive when dealing with other professionals
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills including effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Proficient IT skills, e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet etc.
- Good organisational skills e.g. prioritising and time management, and able to work as part of a team or alone
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate good time management
- Ability to cope with emotional lability and distress amongst the client group
Desirable
- Tutoring and training skills
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Car driver with access to a car
- Demonstrates ability to meet set targets
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable
- Demonstrates respect for equality, diversity, dignity and compassion
- Exhibits a passion for working in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Equivalent knowledge and experience to a level above Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent acceptable for registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in relevant area of pharmacy practice, or equivalent experience of at least two years post registration. Willing to work towards a postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in psychiatric pharmacy practice.
- Willingness to work towards qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and willing to work towards Foundation or Faculty membership
- Qualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Certificate in Management studies or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health (1) and Primary Care (2) involvement
Desirable
- Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of managing staff
- Relevant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience including Mental Health (1) and Primary Care (2) involvement.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and technical, clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to the promotion of high quality, effective and cost efficient use of medicines, including a wide range of work procedures and practices
- Confident and assertive when dealing with other professionals
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills including effective written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Proficient IT skills, e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet etc.
- Good organisational skills e.g. prioritising and time management, and able to work as part of a team or alone
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate good time management
- Ability to cope with emotional lability and distress amongst the client group
Desirable
- Tutoring and training skills
- Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Car driver with access to a car
- Demonstrates ability to meet set targets
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable
- Demonstrates respect for equality, diversity, dignity and compassion
- Exhibits a passion for working in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience
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).
