Location: Dawlish, EX7 0NR
Salary: Negotiable
Date posted: 17th April 2024
Closing date: 20th May 2024
Clinical Pharmacist (applications welcomed for a band 6 position)
Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.
Job Description:
Early career pharmacists who are yet to achieve a postgraduate certificate (or equivalent) will be considered for this post on a band 6 to 7 development basis. Banding will be reflective of level of qualification/experience.
We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist with an interest in mental health to be based at Langdon Hospital. Langdon Hospital, a purpose-built facility located within extensive countryside, cares for adult males with a serious mental illness. A stay can include admission and assessment of acutely unwell patients, the varied road of recovery and planning good quality continuity of care at discharge. An admission can last for months to years which gives a rare opportunity to build trust and give the time needed to become fully embedded within a multi-disciplinary team which seeks to improve both mental and physical health. The role allows for a high level of involvement from the Medicines Optimisation team with a high percentage of time being patient-facing especially with no dispensary working. Due to the various co-morbidities that our patients have, including a diverse age range, exposure and involvement within the management of physical health conditions is key presenting an exciting opportunity to continue professional development.
The site also employs a wide range of staff with different skills and specialities, allowing the Medicines Optimisation team to work in partnership within a MDT where the opinions and work of pharmacy is sought and valued.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support patients and their families by providing advice about the actions and use of medication, optimising treatment, providing information and liaising with acute and other care providers to ensure seamless transfers of care. By attending daily MDT meetings to support and influence prescribing decisions whilst concurrently working with the patient, it creates a unique position to positively impact patient care. Often, due to the nature of the patient's presentation and history, it is necessary to work outside of standard published guidelines therefore a keen eye for detail is required to identify and assess primary research. Working within the Langdon Medicines Optimisation Team, currently consisting of a pharmacy technician, a clinical prioritisation technician and a senior clinical pharmacist, provides great immediate support with integration within the wider DPT Medicines Optimisation Team for regular training and development opportunities.
This role has no requirement for on-call, weekend or late night working at present, allowing for a good work life balance with excellent job satisfaction.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Contact information:
Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Secure Services)
Chloe Stokes
01626884507
