Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Durham and Darlington Pharmacy Team. The Team provide Services at West Park Hospital, Auckland Park Hospital and Lanchester Road Hospital.
This post will be responsible for a specific aspect of the clinical pharmacy service and take a lead role in medicines optimisation within their designated area, the successful applicant would be based at West Park Hospital in Darlington.
Prior experience of mental health pharmacy is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Candidates must have significant clinical pharmacy experience (hospital, primary care or community) and hold an independent prescribing qualification or be in the process of working towards.
The post is full time (37.5 hours) but we will consider part-time applications.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced pharmacists wishing to develop the pharmacy and medicines optimisation service within the locality. You should have enthusiasm, confidence and drive to make a real difference to the lives of patients.
Duties include: -
1. Provision of day to day leadership, working closely with Lead Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy Technician in you locality, deputising for the Lead Pharmacist as required.
2. Developing the clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to nationally approved standards
3. Act as a line manager for Foundation / Specialist Pharmacists and / or other pharmacy professionals as appropriate
4. Training and supervision of other members of staff
You should have experience of patient counselling, prescription screening/checking and have underpinning clinical pharmacy skills and knowledge demonstrated by the attainment of a clinical diploma. Excellent communication skills are essential
About us
Our teams are friendly, supportive, and committed to providing the best possible services. We developed a 5-year Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Framework, which was co-created with the team enabling a shared set of themes and priorities. The trust has also co-created a direction of travel known as Our Journey to Change.
The Pharmacy team in TEWV has over 100 people including drivers, pharmacy assistants, admin, nurses, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Individual team members are spread across multiple sites, with a dispensary in each of our 3 localities.
We are committed to developing our staff and can provide the opportunity to undertake post graduate qualifications including the Aston University Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics or University of Bradford Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist Pathway.
We can offer flexible working arrangements to support your well-being and a healthy work-life balance. Our pharmacists can work flexibly within the needs of the service understanding that flexi-time is standard for all staff, weekend working is limited to half days on only 1 or 2 weekends per year. There are no late nights, and the on-call rota is currently covered with pharmacists opting in.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment.
Date posted
03 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year (pro rata), per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
346-PH-007-25
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Darlington
DL2 2TS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you are interested in this role then we would encourage you to contact us for more information either before or after applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
5. Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
6. Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
7. Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
8. Post graduate qualification in psychiatric pharmacy or willing to work towards
9. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
10. Postgraduate Pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate
11. Attended Leadership and Management training or have (or studying for) formal Leadership qualification (. NHS LA, CPPE)
12. Associate or Full Credentialed Member of College of Mental Health Pharmacists
13. Completion of CPPE Mental Health module
Other requirements
Essential
14. Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
15. This post is subject to a satisfactory