Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner

Job Description

Through recent investment by the Trust we are extending our clinical pharmacy services. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and patient focussed experienced clinical pharmacist to develop and deliver our existing new and existing services to our Children and Young Peoples’ (CYPS) inpatient services.You will drive service improvement in medicines optimisation to CYPS inpatient services across the Trust and provide direct clinical pharmacy support to the inpatient team in Middlesbrough. You will also support clinical pharmacy services in Sunderland. The successful candidate will have well developed listening and communication skills. You will provide pro-active professional pharmaceutical support to our clinicians, managers, patients and carers.We provide pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to all our mental health, learning disability and neuro-rehabilitation inpatient areas, as well as to community mental health teams, crisis teams, psychiatric liaison and a variety of other specialist areas. Pharmacy staff are regarded as valued members of the multi-disciplinary team. We have several pharmacist independent prescribers, who are active within a range of clinical services.The CNTW pharmacy service is highly regarded within the organisation. We are an award-winning team with a proven track record in delivering high quality, safe pharmaceutical services. Our portfolio includes medicines supply, clinical pharmacy and clinical governance functions. We have an innovative and progressive approach to service design and delivery which has been recognised and commended by the Care Quality Commission, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Health Services Journal. Our forward strategy has recently been approved by the Trust Board, setting the course for our further service and workforce development over the next few years.We take pride in developing our staff, through formal and informal learning, supervision and training. In return for your commitment, we will provide you with the right support to help you deliver the best possible pharmacy services to patients and healthcare professionals alike. Please visit our page on the NHS Find Your Place website to find out more .We are one of the most research-active Mental Health Trusts in the country, enjoying close working relationships with local Universities in teaching and research. We work collaboratively with other Trusts across the region on areas of common interest, including service development, research and training.North East England offers affordable house prices and fantastic quality of life opportunities. It includes some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery and coastline, national parks and ancient heritage sites. Locally, there is a vibrant cultural scene in the major cities of Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham and in attractive market towns such as Morpeth and Hexham. Transport links with other UK regions are excellent, including Newcastle international airport and major rail stations at Newcastle and Sunderland. For further information, please visit North East of England website.Please note that all applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.For further details / informal visits contact:Peter Clarke, Locality Lead Pharmacist on or email peter.clarke@cntw.nhs.uk.