Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Community Mental Health Services (ADHD)

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to lead in the development of an ADHD pharmacy service across Durham and Tees Valley. This post was developed between the TEWV specialist Adult ADHD service and pharmacy service. The ADHD service provides a specialist assessment, diagnostic and treatment service for adults with a suspected ADHD. The service also offers advice on care management to individuals with a pre-existing diagnosis of ADHD at the request of other professionals involved with a person's care. You will also support the wider Trust pharmacy team in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services in the community. The post is full time (37.5 hours) but we will consider part-time applications. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa, This post will deliver the pharmacy ADHD service across Durham and Tees Valley and the successful applicant would be based at Lancaster House in Stockton. The post holder will work as part of the specialist service multidisciplinary team and will be supported to develop advanced clinical skills in a patient facing role, as well as providing training, education and advice to other TEWV community teams and primary care services., Duties include: -

• Implementing and delivering pharmacist led titration clinics for patients commencing ADHD treatment.
• training and supervision of other members of staff
• education and production of guidance for the trust's wider partners
  
  Prior experience of mental health pharmacy / ADHD 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., We are looking for experienced pharmacists wishing to specialise in the area of ADHD and mental health. You should have enthusiasm, confidence and drive to make a real difference to the lives of patients with neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions., 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.
  
  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 priorities.
Although deployed into the ADHD team, you will be part of the wider DTV Community Pharmacy services, which has recently expanded to include several advanced clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working with CMHTs and have access to a network of support. You will also be supported by a lead pharmacist and lead pharmacy technician. The Adult ADHD service employs a consultant psychiatrist specialising in ADHD and several clinical nurse specialists who will support your development in this area. 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. The Trust is committed to Quality Improvement Systems and there will be opportunities to development your skills using these tools. We can offer flexible working arrangements to support your well-being and a healthy work-life balance.