Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Shared Care

The post holder will support the delivery of GMMH's Shared Care Protocols for psychotropic medicines.

As part of the shared care MDT, the post-holder will undertake prescribing activity until stability (from 3 months to 12 months), specialist reviews and follow-up consultations.

The postholder will be an integral member of the MDT, providing high quality pharmaceutical advice, both internally and externally, and to patients and carers.

Main duties of the job

o To prioritise patients with complex medication needs for medication histories, medication reviews and clinical input. o To provide pharmaceutical care for patients providing a clinical pharmacy and prescription monitoring service ensuring safe and appropriate use of medicines in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk to patients.o To act as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers.o To provide a clinical pharmaceutical opinion when medical information is conflicting.o To recommend, substantiate and communicate pharmacological treatment options to consultant medical staff, GPs and junior medical staff.o To recommend individualised, complex care-plans encompassing all relevant mental, physical and social care needs.o To act as a pro-active and reactive source of medicines information for members of the MDTo To act as a non-medical prescriber in line with service need and within the scope of the trust NMP policy.o To receive, interpret and act on highly complex clinical information from a wide variety of conflicting sources.o To counsel patients and carers regarding choice of medication, likely benefits and side effects on an individual basis.o To practice in accordance with Code of Ethics of General Pharmaceutical Council.o To provide a face-to-face/phone prescribing clinic

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Non- Medical Prescribing Qualification

Post graduate diploma in clinical / psychiatric pharmacy (or equivalent experience)

4 Year master's degree with 1 year competency-based training with final exams

Desirable

• Credentialed membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy

Experience

Essential

• Mental Health experience
• Supervision of staff
• Delivery of training at Post Graduate Level
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience in educating patients and carers

Desirable

• Primary Care experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Have a knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management
• Have up to date knowledge of mental health therapeutics and services
• Have the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex data
• Have the ability to manage change
• Have high level numeracy and computer literacy skills

About the employer

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff who deliver services across more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community based mental health care in addition to specialist services and prison healthcare in the Greater Manchester region and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the worlds most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dinning options.

We are passionate about our staff and we care and value the contribution they make to patient care and experience. We are committed to ensuring that staff have a healthy work life balance, feel safe and happy in work and have opportunities to learn and develop in a supportive and compassionate environment.