About this role
Job summary
This is a developmental role, and the postholder is expected to successfully complete the Advanced pharmacist mental health curriculum Royal College of Pharmacy. On successful credentialling (meeting the standards for all domains of the RCPharm core advanced and mental health curriculum) postholder will move up to band 8a. This is expected to be completed within two years.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join the Mental Health Rehabilitation Service at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a dedicated pharmacist with an interest & passion in Mental Health Rehabilitation services. You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
The post holder will lead on providing a comprehensive, Medicines Optimisation Service, and advocate a patient centred approach to medication discussions.
Supporting people on their journey to recovery, including self-management of medication. As a key member of the MDT, you will attend ward rounds and be an expert source of medicines advice and support, as well as provide medication related training to the MDT when required.
The post holder will also take a lead to drive forward Medicines Optimisation across the wide Mental Health Rehabilitation Service Line.
Main duties of the job
To deliver an advanced comprehensive medicines optimisation service to patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care at Rehabilitation Service
Promote personalised care and shared decision making with patients, including supporting the move towards self-management of medication.
Be a source of expert pharmaceutical advice to the MDT
Provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of medicines at both local and trust wide levels.
To liaise with acute Trust pharmacy staff to support an effective dispensing and supply service.
To provide managerial and clinical supervision for pharmacy staff working within Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
About us
The CNWL pharmacy department is currently undergoing significant developments including the implementation of an EPMA system and innovative clinical roles to improve medicines optimisation across the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post will provide an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership skills. If successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward thinking environment. CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care and you will be encouraged and supported in your development
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification) + pre-registration training Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics (or equivalent) Post Graduate Diploma in General Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
Accredited Membership of RPS Faculty / Credentialed Membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy Non-medical prescriber or working towards
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential
Extensive post registration training relevant to hospital pharmacy including experience providing Clinical Mental Health Pharmacy Services Handling complex medicines information queries/undertaking clinical reviews and providing tailored medication advice/ treatment plans for individual patients Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related therapeutic options to patients with mental health illnesses, carers and clinical staff To have undertaken clinical audit and QI projects Experience of Line management and Supervision of staff
Desirable
Previous experience in providing clinical mental health services. Previous experience in general pharmaceutical care and older adults Management experience Monitoring and advising on drug expenditure Clinical pharmacy practice relevant to acute hospital and either community health services or integrated care settings
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential
Good oral and written communication and presentation skills to convey complex and potentially sensitive information and provide training to multidisciplinary team Experience in writing procedures, clinical guidelines and policy/protocols. Understanding of national and local priorities related to education and training Evidence of collaborative working across boundaries
Desirable
Advanced clinical knowledge and skills assessed through competency framework
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential
Evidence of demonstrating CNWL Core Values and ability
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.
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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).
Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Horton Rehabilitation Services, Epsom, Surrey KT19 7HA
Horton
KT19 7HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)