Medication Management Specialist

Clinical Partners; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Medication Management Specialist to ensure safe and effective medication use for ADHD patients. The role involves collaborating with clinical staff, managing prescriptions, and supporting the ADHD service development. Candidates must be pharmacists registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess experience in prescribing ADHD medications. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and a suite of benefits including paid holidays and healthcare support.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Discount Vouchers

Opportunities for charitable events

Access to Wellbeing portal and EAP

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of confidentiality in practice.
• At least 12 months of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in health or social care settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repeat prescriptions and ensure alignment with titration.
• Support NHS Electronic Prescription Service implementation.
• Review medication use and participate in team meetings.
• Liaise with in-house cardiac physiologist for investigations.

Skills

Postgraduate qualification in mental health therapeutics

Experience prescribing ADHD medications

Knowledge of mental health terminology

Experience using CRM tools

Education

Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Completion of an accredited Independent Prescribing (IP) course

Job description

Clinical Partners is one of the UK's leading providers of mental health services, and we have an exciting new opportunity for a Medication Management Specialist with an interest in neurodevelopmental conditions to join our team.

You will be required to provide clinical input on side effects and medication safety, in collaboration with prescribers, to support safe and effective titration process. You will be working with service managers, team managers, pharmacy professionals, clinical staff and patients, ensuring high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all repeat prescriptions, ensuring alignment with titration outcomes and clinical recommendations.
• Support and quality-check the implementation of NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) for ADHD medications.
• Participate in the development and delivery of the ADHD Service, to ensure a continuity of supply medicines and support patients as they move between episodes of care and care settings.
• Review all medication use regularly, actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaise with our in-house cardiac physiologist to assess and co-ordinate further investigations (eg; ECG) prior to medication initiation, when required.
• Assist in policy and procedure implementation within the pharmacy team.
• Oversee administrative duties related to diagnostic assessments and medication suitability documents.
• Answer basic medicine information queries.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in mental health therapeutics, or willing to study for such.
• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (includes degree in pharmacy, one-year pre-registration training and final examination).
• Completion of an accredited Independent Prescribing (IP) course and have at least 12 months of post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience in prescribing ADHD medications as part of clinical practice.
• Experience of using CRM Tools.
• Clear understanding of the needs to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work including phone conversations, written materials, computerised materials and processes.
• Knowledge of mental health terminology would be an advantage.
• Previous experience of working for a health or social care organisation would be desirable.

Remuneration And Benefits

• £60,000 annual salary (DOE)
• 25 days paid holiday (increasing with service to 28 days) plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Benefits Platform
• Life Assurance
• Discount Vouchers
• Opportunities to take part in charitable events
• Access to a Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Equal Opportunities Employer

At Clinical Partners we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all employees.

DBS Check Requirement

Please note that this position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencing employment.