Job summary Are you a pharmacist looking for a new challenge, and passionate about supporting those with a learning disability and autism to receive treatment they need, safely and compassionately? If so, and you are prepared to deliver evidence based change to support clinical service delivery, this role will provide you with a rare and exciting career opportunity. Avon and Wiltshire Partnership (AWP) are looking for an exceptional pharmacist to provide leadership in medicines optimisation, to deliver our vision to deliver excellence for people with a learning disability and autistic people, in our new specialist acute inpatient mental health service and outreach team. The ambition is to deliver a specialist setting to meet the unique environmental and clinical needs of people with a learning disability and or autism that cannot access mainstream inpatient services. The AWP inpatient unit aims to be a centre of excellence, and has been carefully designed and developed with clinicians and people with lived experience. We are expecting the new centre to be open in 2025. You will be employed in the Pharmacy Service, however will work closely with the Specialised Services division as a core member of the project team until opening. You will be instrumental in the development, implementation and delivery of the clinical and operational model for the inpatient service. The post includes on-call and some weekend and bank holiday working as part of the pharmacy service. Main duties of the job Experience of working in a variety of mental health settings, with service users with complex mental health issues, and ideally those with a learning disability and/or autism, is essential for this role. Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team caring for service users under the care of the Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) inpatient unit and outreach service, providing expert medicines optimisation guidance and advice. Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of LDA clinical pharmacy services, in line with the Trust and national medicines optimisation agendas. Lead and provide subject expert input into associated groups regarding clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation, at a local, regional and national level. Lead on the STOMP (Stopping Overmedication of People with Learning Disabilities and Autism) programme across the Trust, and to link in with primary care colleagues in supporting this programme. Provide clinical leadership, management, support and guidance to clinicians across the different pathways in supporting STOMP. To deliver education, training and clinical supervision in the learning disabilities and autism specialty across the Trust, including to trainee and registered pharmacy staff rotating from partners in the Integrated Care System (ICS). To work as an independent prescriber and team member within defined clinical services About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger. Date posted 03 February 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 342-CS011-0225 Job locations Blackberry Hill Hospital Manor road Bristol BS16 2EW Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert R equirements Essential D esirable E ducation and Qualification Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Psychiatric Pharmacy, or equivalent Registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Masters (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice, such as leadership, management and education and training qualifications E xperience and Knowledge Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills Significant experience of working in specialist mental health inpatient and community settings, including providing medicines information to mental health patients and the multidisciplinary team Highly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment Experience of delivering and developing teaching/training/ education up to and including post-graduate level Demonstrable experience of conducting and co-ordinating clinical audit and/or quality improvement projects Demonstrable experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy to achieve across Trust developments. Experience in setting up, delivering and developing services, particularly with commissioners Experience of prescribing independently Experience providing clinical pharmacy services in a specialist learning disability and/or autism inpatient unit or community setting Active involvement in R&D and audit and experience of supervising others for research and audit purposes Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert R equirements Essential D esirable E ducation and Qualification Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Psychiatric Pharmacy, or equivalent Registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Masters (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice, such as leadership, management and education and training qualifications E xperience and Knowledge Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills Significant experience of working in specialist mental health inpatient and community settings, including providing medicines information to mental health patients and the multidisciplinary team Highly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment Experience of delivering and developing teaching/training/ education up to and including post-graduate level Demonstrable experience of conducting and co-ordinating clinical audit and/or quality improvement projects Demonstrable experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy to achieve across Trust developments. Experience in setting up, delivering and developing services, particularly with commissioners Experience of prescribing independently Experience providing clinical pharmacy services in a specialist learning disability and/or autism inpatient unit or community setting Active involvement in R&D and audit and experience of supervising others for research and audit purposes Person Specification Experience and qualifications Essential oMasters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) oPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Psychiatric Pharmacy, or equivalent oRegistered Independent Non-medical Prescriber Desirable oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) oMasters (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy oOther postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice, such as leadership, management and education and training qualifications Experience and Knowledge Essential oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) oSignificant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills oSignificant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills oHighly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects oUnderstanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment oUnderstanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment oExperience of delivering and developing teaching/training/ education up to and including post-graduate level developing teaching/training/ education up to and including post-graduate level oDemonstrable experience of conducting and co-ordinating clinical audit and/or quality improvement projects oDemonstrable experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy to achieve across Trust developments oDemonstrable experience of managing, developing and mentoring a large number of staff/teams oExperience in budget management/ financial procedures oExperience in policy/procedure/guideline writing and implementation oDemonstrable track record of driving and implementing change Desirable oExperience in setting up, delivering and developing services, particularly with commissioners oExperience of prescribing independently oExperience providing clinical pharmacy services in a specialist learning disability and/or autism inpatient unit or community setting oActive involvement in R&D and audit and experience of supervising others for research and audit purposes Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills, verbal and written (tact, empathy, negotiation, diplomacy) oProficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills including: email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases oProven negotiation/clinical reasoning skills; assertive, polite and robust in debate oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines oAbility to access, review and process complex clinical information from appropriate sources oGood organisational skills and able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy oGood time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills; ability to manage own time and workload oAbility to appraise own performance to identify own development/training needs oFlexible attitude to service provision and an enthusiasm for service development Other Requirements Essential oEmpathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times Person Specification Experience and qualifications Essential oMasters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) oPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Psychiatric Pharmacy, or equivalent oRegistered Independent Non-medical Prescriber Desirable oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) oMasters (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy oOther postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice, such as leadership, management and education and training qualifications Experience and Knowledge Essential oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) oSignificant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills oSignificant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills oHighly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects oUnderstanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment oUnderstanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment oExperience of delivering and developing teaching/training/ education up to and including post-graduate level developing teaching/training/ education up to and including post-graduate level oDemonstrable experience of conducting and co-ordinating clinical audit and/or quality improvement projects oDemonstrable experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy to achieve across Trust developments oDemonstrable experience of managing, developing and mentoring a large number of staff/teams oExperience in budget management/ financial procedures oExperience in policy/procedure/guideline writing and implementation oDemonstrable track record of driving and implementing change Desirable oExperience in setting up, delivering and developing services, particularly with commissioners oExperience of prescribing independently oExperience providing clinical pharmacy services in a specialist learning disability and/or autism inpatient unit or community setting oActive involvement in R&D and audit and experience of supervising others for research and audit purposes Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills, verbal and written (tact, empathy, negotiation, diplomacy) oProficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills including: email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases oProven negotiation/clinical reasoning skills; assertive, polite and robust in debate oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines oAbility to access, review and process complex clinical information from appropriate sources oGood organisational skills and able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy oGood time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills; ability to manage own time and workload oAbility to appraise own performance to identify own development/training needs oFlexible attitude to service provision and an enthusiasm for service development Other Requirements Essential oEmpathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times 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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Address Blackberry Hill Hospital Manor road Bristol BS16 2EW Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)