Medicines Management Specialist - Neurodiversity Team
Location: Remote
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Are you an experienced Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a large Mental Health Provider, is looking for a Medicines Management Specialist to join their Neurodiversity team.
What You’ll Do:
* Provide clinical input on side effects and medication safety in collaboration with prescribers.
* Oversee all repeat prescriptions (NHS and private), ensuring alignment with titration outcomes and clinical recommendations.
* Support and quality-check the implementation of the NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) for ADHD medications.
* To participate in the development and delivery of the ADHD Service, to ensure continuity of supply of medicines and support patients as they move between episodes of care and care settings.
* Liaise with the in-house cardiac physiologist to assess and coordinate further investigations (e.g., ECG) prior to medication initiation when required.
* Assist in policy and procedure implementation within the pharmacy team.
* Review all medication use regularly, actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ensure optimum administration times, documentation of doses outside normal limits, appropriate blood tests carried out.
What We’re Looking For:
* Completion of an accredited Independent Prescribing (IP) course and have at least 2 years of post-qualification prescribing experience in ADHD medications (both stimulant and non-stimulant).
* Demonstrated experience in prescribing ADHD medications (both stimulant and non-stimulant), and a range of mental health medications, including; antipsychotics, antidepressants and anxiolytics as part of clinical practice.
* 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 preregistration training and final examination).
* Experience of using CRM Tools
* Clear understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work including phone conversations, written materials and computerised materials and processes.
* In-depth knowledge of ADHD medications, including their mechanisms, side effects, and appropriate use
It is important to note, that this is not a patient facing role.
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a leading team in Mental Health Services with a genuine possibility to make a difference to patients' lives.
Benefits:
* 33 Days annual leave (inc. 8 public holidays.)
* Pension scheme.
To register your interest in this role or to find out more, don't hesitate to get in touch with Chris or Sophia via
T: 0203 910 0570
chris.hemming@surecallmedical.com