Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to join us in this new post in our pharmacy team. The role will lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of medicines optimisation in our Health & Justice specialty which provides services to various prison sites across a wide geography, both within and outside our Trust boundaries. As the first postholder, you will have the opportunity to work with clinicians in the specialty to define and establish the role. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have experience of working at a high level in a range of clinical settings, ideally including health & justice services. A good track record in a pharmacy leadership and management role is essential. About us You will join our friendly and welcoming team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants based at our main Trust sites of Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, West Park Hospital in Darlington, Lanchester Road Hospital in Durham and Foss Park Hospital in York. As a lead pharmacist, you will be part of the Trustwide Pharmacy Leadership Team and be involved in developing and steering the pharmacy team's strategy, ethos and culture. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-PH-003-25 Job locations Roseberry Park Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3AF Job description Job responsibilities Job summary (see job description for more details): To lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of Medicines optimisation services to the Trusts Health & Justice specialty To line manage and professionally support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and consider the development of skill mix within the H&J specialty. To lead on designated areas of pharmacy responsibility across the whole trust To work with all professional staff, patients and carers in the provision of a health & justice based medicines optimisation service, ensuring high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care - including periodic visits to each relevant site as needed To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist and be involved in pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise To be engaged in delivering the Trusts medicines optimisation strategy / framework, in particular the governance of medicines within H&J services To be engaged in an aspect of the clinical pharmacy services To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities To promote at all times a positive image of the Pharmacy profession and the wider Trust Informal enquires to Richard Morris, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Available Tues-Fri, and every other Monday, 8.30am-5.00pm 07766 360053 - richard.morris2nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Job summary (see job description for more details): To lead and manage the development, delivery and governance of Medicines optimisation services to the Trusts Health & Justice specialty To line manage and professionally support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and consider the development of skill mix within the H&J specialty. To lead on designated areas of pharmacy responsibility across the whole trust To work with all professional staff, patients and carers in the provision of a health & justice based medicines optimisation service, ensuring high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care - including periodic visits to each relevant site as needed To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist and be involved in pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise To be engaged in delivering the Trusts medicines optimisation strategy / framework, in particular the governance of medicines within H&J services To be engaged in an aspect of the clinical pharmacy services To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities To promote at all times a positive image of the Pharmacy profession and the wider Trust Informal enquires to Richard Morris, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Available Tues-Fri, and every other Monday, 8.30am-5.00pm 07766 360053 - richard.morris2nhs.net Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of mental health pharmacy Clinical experience in a variety of settings Multi-disciplinary team working Supervised or managed others Desirable Health & Justice pharmacy services Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate qualification in clinical and /or psychiatric pharmacy Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Postgraduate pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate Recognised leadership qualification Skills Essential Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as a member of a team IT skills Medicines Information skills Ability to plan and organise workload Capable of independent travel to all relevant sites Desirable Coaching Skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of mental health pharmacy Clinical experience in a variety of settings Multi-disciplinary team working Supervised or managed others Desirable Health & Justice pharmacy services Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate qualification in clinical and /or psychiatric pharmacy Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Postgraduate pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate Recognised leadership qualification Skills Essential Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as a member of a team IT skills Medicines Information skills Ability to plan and organise workload Capable of independent travel to all relevant sites Desirable Coaching Skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Roseberry Park Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3AF Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)