Job summary
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.
About us
You will join our friendly and welcoming team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants based at our main Trust sites of Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, West Park Hospital in Darlington, Lanchester Road Hospital in Durham and Foss Park Hospital in York. As a lead pharmacist, you will be part of the Trustwide Pharmacy Leadership Team and be involved in developing and steering the pharmacy team's strategy, ethos and culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary (see job description for more details):
Informal enquires to Richard Morris, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Available Tues-Fri, and every other Monday, 8.30am-5.00pm
07766 360053 - richard.morris2@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary (see job description for more details):
Informal enquires to Richard Morris, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Available Tues-Fri, and every other Monday, 8.30am-5.00pm
07766 360053 - richard.morris2@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health pharmacy
- Clinical experience in a variety of settings
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- Supervised or managed others
Desirable
- Health & Justice pharmacy services
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Postgraduate pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate
- Recognised leadership qualification
Skills
Essential
- Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- IT skills
- Medicines Information skills
- Ability to plan and organise workload
- Capable of independent travel to all relevant sites
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care
- Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health pharmacy
- Clinical experience in a variety of settings
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- Supervised or managed others
Desirable
- Health & Justice pharmacy services
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Postgraduate pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate
- Recognised leadership qualification
Skills
Essential
- Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- IT skills
- Medicines Information skills
- Ability to plan and organise workload
- Capable of independent travel to all relevant sites
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
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).
