pharmacists

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., 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., You will be based at Lancaster House in Stockton and the role requires frequent travel to other community team bases across Durham and Teesside to carry out patient review clinics., Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust, we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. We run a monthly face to face Trust Welcome Day and where possible, this will be your first day of employment. However, if this date is not possible, you will be required to attend a Trust Welcome Day within 4 weeks of your start date.
Applying for this post
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.

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.
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
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., Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the Durham Tees Valley area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation.
The ability to work flexibly and manage your own workload is essential., We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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