Clinical PharmacistNHS

Job summary

Our Medicines Optimisation team is a compassionate, dynamic, and committed team

This post will be providing specialist mental health clinical pharmacist input to community mental health teams in North Devon.

The successful candidate will have a full and comprehensive induction, with support and time to settle into their new role. There will opportunities to further develop your clinical knowledge and experience

Recruitment will be based on mental health experience, suitably qualified individuals will be appointed at band 8a.

Individuals with good clinical knowledge and experience but less specifically in mental health will be appointed at band 7 and supported to develop their mental health knowledge before progression.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will develop and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Mental Health community teams in North Devon.

This will include developing connections with the local primary care (PCN) services and working with other mental health services when necessary (e.g. supporting inpatient admissions of local patient group)

This role will also include medication review, counselling, prescribing, audit, physical health engagement and training among other duties

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.