Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Community Services

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated senior clinical pharmacist to work closely with the community-based staff and be responsible for the provision and continued development of a clinical pharmacy service for the Wigan and Leigh Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) including an Outpatient Medication Review clinic.

You will link closely with both inpatient teams and community teams ensuring a seamless care approach. The post holder will co-operate in ensuring the provision of high-quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.

You will be responsible for running pharmacy services to the Community Mental Health Teams . You will work under the supervision of senior pharmacists providing a clinical pharmacy services, running a medication review clinic and setting up innovative ways of working.

The role will include daily team visits, supporting the multi-disciplinary by attending care planning meetings and line management/supervision of pharmacists , technicians and the wider team.

You will be supported by members of the leadership team including a team leader, and clinical lead. CPD opportunities are available and personal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow., Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

• To attend MDTs for each team on a regular basis.


• To prioritise patients with complex medication needs for medication histories, medication reviews and clinical input.


• To provide pharmaceutical care to the Recovery patients citywide providing a clinical pharmacy and prescription monitoring service ensuring safe and appropriate use of medicines in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk to patients.


• To provide a prescribing clinic for recovery patients when fully qualified.


• To act as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers. To provide a clinical pharmaceutical opinion when medical information is conflicting.
  
  Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.


We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.


• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years


• Excellent pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Salary sacrifice car scheme


• Wellbeing programme


• Blue Light Card Discounts