Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, empathic pharmacist to work within a dynamic MDT supporting people experiencing first episode psychosis and, their carers across Sussex. The post holder will have some flexibility to negotiate a nominal base most suitable to them, but will be expected to work in an agile way, supporting the team and multiagency colleagues across East and West Sussex.
You will support three different teams, assisting the EIP Service Principle Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in ensuring a safe, evidence-based delivery of all pharmacological interventions, with emphasis on:
- ensuring appropriate management of side effects,
- improving compliance with prescribed treatment,
- improving access to clozapine in early onset schizophrenia,
- improving physical health outcomes, and
- value based practice as much as evidence based practice.
Main duties of the job
Previous experience of supporting clients with severe mental illness is required as well as independent prescribing qualification. You need to be passionate about pharmacy as well as holistic treatment, committing to understanding the principles of early intervention and this client group. You will be supported by the EIP service Principle Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Practitioner as well as team leaders and the wider MDT via clinical supervision, managerial supervision, professional supervision, daily MDT zoning meetings and risk discussions, reflective practice discussions and case formulation meetings.
We offer a real commitment to support your continuing professional development, including job planning, through a variety of internal and external training opportunities and university accredited courses.
About us
At Sussex Partnership we are committed to providing opportunities for flexible working. If you would like to work differently or different hours to as advertised, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.
If you haven't thought about living in West Sussexbefore then you should consider the following:
- Journey from the coast to the countryside in minutes
- Enjoy a lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park!
- Embrace taking time to discover all the miles of scenic coastline, including West Wittering beach and Selsey.
- Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond.
- Brighton and Hove or London are within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for leading on the organisation, planning, development and delivery of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service to the Early Intervention Psychosis Services (EIPS) of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
To lead the clinical pharmacy service provided to EIPS across Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. To manage and supervise pharmacy staff supporting EIPS across all areas of Sussex Partnership.
To work with senior clinical and non-clinical staff within Sussex Partnership to ensure medicines optimisation is a key focus within the Trust, including representation at Trust divisional meetings.
To work closely with mental health Lead Pharmacists and the Integrated Care System (ICS) pharmacists to ensure continuity of patient care, including the development and implementation of shared care guidelines.
To monitor and provide assurance of medicines use, optimisation and management across EIPS; including compliance with medicines legislation.
To provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters to specialist clinical areas, lead and develop clinical audit and undertake research activities.
To act as an Independent Prescriber within EIPS, with scope and area defined by the Principle Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, the EIPS leadership team and the Trust Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Lead, with the postholder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for leading on the organisation, planning, development and delivery of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service to the Early Intervention Psychosis Services (EIPS) of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
To lead the clinical pharmacy service provided to EIPS across Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. To manage and supervise pharmacy staff supporting EIPS across all areas of Sussex Partnership.
To work with senior clinical and non-clinical staff within Sussex Partnership to ensure medicines optimisation is a key focus within the Trust, including representation at Trust divisional meetings.
To work closely with mental health Lead Pharmacists and the Integrated Care System (ICS) pharmacists to ensure continuity of patient care, including the development and implementation of shared care guidelines.
To monitor and provide assurance of medicines use, optimisation and management across EIPS; including compliance with medicines legislation.
To provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters to specialist clinical areas, lead and develop clinical audit and undertake research activities.
To act as an Independent Prescriber within EIPS, with scope and area defined by the Principle Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, the EIPS leadership team and the Trust Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Lead, with the postholder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent.
- Clinical Pharmacy post graduate qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma).
- Qualified as an Independent Prescriber
- Registered Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Registered as an Independent Prescriber with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- To have demonstrable evidence of having met the full for a Band 8a Lead Pharmacist
- Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders the post is likely to be supporting and how they will be expected to support them
- Demonstrable expertise in highly relevant field of pharmacy specialism
- Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in mental health service provision.
- Excellent clinical pharmacy skills with particular emphasis on medicines used in mental health
- Experience in providing both written and verbal information on drug usage
- Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, providing both verbal and written specialist advice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent.
- Clinical Pharmacy post graduate qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma).
- Qualified as an Independent Prescriber
- Registered Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Registered as an Independent Prescriber with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- To have demonstrable evidence of having met the full for a Band 8a Lead Pharmacist
- Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders the post is likely to be supporting and how they will be expected to support them
- Demonstrable expertise in highly relevant field of pharmacy specialism
- Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in mental health service provision.
- Excellent clinical pharmacy skills with particular emphasis on medicines used in mental health
- Experience in providing both written and verbal information on drug usage
- Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, providing both verbal and written specialist advice
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).
