Job summary
Through recent portfolio changes we are looking to recruit a Senior Pharmacist with experience in a leadership role to drive and deliver our innovative pharmacy services within Sunderland and South Tyneside.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and to develop and lead on services both within the Pharmacy Department, Trust and wider system. The successful candidate will have well developed listening and communication skills as well as developed leadership skills to build effective working relationships within and beyond the Pharmacy Department. You will provide pro-active professional pharmaceutical support to our clinicians, managers, patients and carers as well as supporting the Pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be part of the pharmacy management team within the department and will represent pharmacy services both within the Trust and externally. Mental health experience is desirable but not essential and we welcome applications from all pharmacy sectors.
We provide pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to all our mental health, learning disability and neuro-rehabilitation inpatient areas, as well as to community mental health teams, crisis teams, psychiatric liaison and a variety of other specialist areas. Pharmacy staff are regarded as valued members of the multi-disciplinary team. We have several pharmacist independent prescribers, who are active within a range of clinical services.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The CNTW pharmacy service is highly regarded within the organisation. We are an award-winning team with a proven track record in delivering high quality, safe pharmaceutical services. Our portfolio includes medicines supply, clinical pharmacy and clinical governance functions. We have an innovative and progressive approach to service design and delivery which has been recognised and commended by the Care Quality Commission, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Health Services Journal.
We take pride in developing our staff, through formal and informal learning, supervision and training and are strong believers in talent management. In return for your commitment, we will provide you with the right support to help you deliver the best possible pharmacy services to patients and healthcare professionals alike. Please visit our page
We are one of the most research-active Mental Health Trusts in the country, enjoying close working relationships with local Universities in teaching and research. We work collaboratively with other Trusts across the region on areas of common interest, including service development, research and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please note that all applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd April 2024
Closing date : 19th May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
1. MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
2. Postgraduate clinical qualification to diploma level or above
3. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
4. Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
5. Substantial post registration experience within NHS pharmacy practice
6. Human resources management
Skills
Essential
7. Excellent verbal & written communication skills
8. Excellent communication skills with demonstrable ability to present complex or sensitive information to large groups of clinicians or senior managers
9. Good analytical and judgemental skills