Senior Clinical Pharmacist

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading the provision of pharmaceutical care for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, ensuring safe and effective prescribing practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to high-quality patient care. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery and contribute to the development of innovative pharmacy services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care within a supportive and progressive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified pharmacist with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage outcomes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver pharmaceutical care to CAMHS patients.
• Provide expert advice on safe and effective prescribing.

Skills

Team Management

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Mental Health Experience

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

We are looking for a suitably experienced pharmacist who is a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual for this exciting role, where you will lead, develop and deliver the provision of prescribing and pharmaceutical care to the Ayrshire & Arran Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

You will provide expert advice in pharmaceutical matters & promote safe, clinically effective & cost effective prescribing to this specific group of patients in primary and secondary care. You will also act as an independent prescriber within the CAMHS outpatient setting in accordance with service demands and liaise with health care professionals around the ongoing care of these patients.

This post will also provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy service to specified child and adolescent patients with mental health disorders within the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service (NSAIS) unit when it becomes operational.

As well as providing a highly specialist clinical pharmacy service to this group of patients, you will also contribute to the wider development, evaluation and improvement of pharmaceutical services to CAMHS patients, including the implementation of relevant mental health legislation. You will also be accountable for the safe and cost effective use of medicines within the designated clinical areas & also promote the development of local initiatives to improve medicines management in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

You will also work closely with the primary care team to identify and prioritise key prescribing indicators around the CAMHS prescribing agenda & develop & participate in plans for joint working on any areas identified to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines. In addition you should have a passion for providing high quality care to patients and the ability to build strong, professional relationships with the wider multi-disciplinary team and hospital and community pharmacy colleagues.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You will have a key role within the mental health pharmacy team and will require strong team management and leadership skills. The post requires an ability to work autonomously & be responsible for your own outcomes whilst being innovative and forward thinking to clinical & service developments. This will require self- direction, confidence and problem solving skills.

Good communication, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals will also be essential. Previous mental health experience would also be desirable but not essential.

You will have substantial experience as a qualified pharmacist, be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council, be an independent prescriber, and hold a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence).

The pharmacy directorate is welcoming, progressive and focussed on the provision of high quality pharmacy services. We are committed to continuing professional development (CPD) at all levels within a supportive environment.

The post requires full PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

22.2 hours per week.

Please note that candidates new to the NHS should expect to start at the entry point of the pay scale shown.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Emma Gemmell at [e-mail]

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