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Medication Management Specialist - Pharmacist

Clinical Partners is one of the UK's leading providers of mental health services, and we are looking for clinicians to join our team as a Medication Management Specialist with an interest in neurodevelopmental conditions.

You will be required to provide clinical input on side effects and medication safety, in collaboration with prescribers, to support safe and effective titration process. You will be working with service managers, team managers, pharmacy professionals, clinical staff and patients, ensuring high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all repeat prescriptions, ensuring alignment with titration outcomes and clinical recommendations.
• Support and quality-check the implementation of NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) for ADHD medications.
• Participate in the development and delivery of the ADHD Service, to ensure a continuity of supply medicines and support patients as they move between episodes of care and care settings.
• Review all medication use regularly, actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaise with our in-house cardiac physiologist to assess and co-ordinate further investigations (eg; ECG) prior to medication initiation, when required.
• Assist in policy and procedure implementation within the pharmacy team.
• Oversee administrative duties related to diagnostic assessments and medication suitability documents.
• Answer basic medicine information queries.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification in mental health therapeutics (desirable).
• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (includes degree in pharmacy, one-year pre-registration training and final examination).
• Completion of an accredited Independent Prescribing (IP) course and have at least 2 years of post-qualification prescribing experience in ADHD medications (both stimulant and non-stimulant).
• Demonstrated experience in prescribing ADHD medications (both stimulant and non-stimulant), and a range of mental health medications, including; antipsychotics, antidepressants and anxiolytics as part of clinical practice.
• Experience of using CRM Tools.
• Clear understanding of the needs to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work including phone conversations, written materials, computerised materials and processes.
• Knowledge of mental health terminology would be an advantage.
• Previous experience of working for a health or social care organisation would be desirable.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• £60,000 annual salary
• 25 days paid holiday (increasing with service to 28 days) plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Benefits Platform
• Life Assurance
• Discount Vouchers
• Opportunities to take part in charitable events
• Access to a Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Equal Opportunities Employer:

At Clinical Partners we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strive to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all employees.

DBS Check Requirement:

Please note that this position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencing employment.