Job summary We are a multi-award-winning team with a strong focus on supporting individuals to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting time to join us as we are in the process of successfully deploying EMIS Electronic Prescribing Medicines Administration (EPMA) system across all our inpatient mental health services and will also be deploying a range of digital solutions such digital temperature monitoring systems, electronic prescription tracker systems and more You would be joining a trust that is rated by the CQC as good and where the most recent staff survey results are well above the national average and continue to improve year on year. As a Pharmacy Department, we are proud winners of the following awards: The 2024 national 'Environmental Impact & Sustainability Award' The Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2024 Excellence in Use of Technology in Pharmacy Practice HSJ Digital Awards 2024 Moving Towards Net Zero through digital Why work for us? Relocation package available for the successful candidate in line with the Trust policy No late evenings and weekends Support to undertake non-medical prescribing training Educational and professional development opportunities On-call advisory service only Free parking Modern working environment Working up to two bank holidays per annum Support for professional development Leadership training provided Small friendly team To find out more about our team please view this link Andrew Campbell, Director of Pharmacy - YouTube Main duties of the job This post involves being part of a team of specialist clinical pharmacists in mental health, playing an active role in inpatient multidisciplinary teams and a significant amount of patient/carer contact. As this is a specialist clinical post in mental health, the post-holder will have, or is willing to study for, a postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric Therapeutics in order to be able to provide a specialist clinical pharmacist service. This post involves playing an active role in inpatient and community multidisciplinary teams and a significant amount of patient/carer contact. In addition the post carries shared responsibility for supporting local education and training plans, clinical audit around medicines use, provision of Medicines Information Service, advice to community based teams and local oversight of a small number of Clinical Trials. The pharmacy department has been successful in implementing electronic prescribing for our inpatient services and the digital work stream continues to strengthen at the Trust. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 301-LBG-24-6749872 Job locations Redwoods Centre Somerby Drive Shrewsbury SY3 8DS Job description Job responsibilities Before applying for this challenging and varied role, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Before applying for this challenging and varied role, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold current registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent pharmacy degree Desirable Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Therapeutics (or willing to undertake) Experience Essential Evidence of working as part of a clinical team Validated post-registration experience working as a clinical pharmacist Desirable 1-2 years experience in hospital pharmacy Validated experience within mental health Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold current registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent pharmacy degree Desirable Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Therapeutics (or willing to undertake) Experience Essential Evidence of working as part of a clinical team Validated post-registration experience working as a clinical pharmacist Desirable 1-2 years experience in hospital pharmacy Validated experience within mental health 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Redwoods Centre Somerby Drive Shrewsbury SY3 8DS Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)