Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

To be the lead pharmacist for rheumatology, leading, managing and developing medicines management initiatives for rheumatology patients at PAHT.

This is an innovative role with the majority of time spent on rheumatology duties. The post holder will be based in the rheumatology department

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology to implement biosimilar switching, to the benefit of the health economy and to maximise the income to the Trust from any switching.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology in setting up and running biologics consent clinics to review long term patients prescribed biologics.

To report back on savings / income generation from biosimilar switching to the Family, Diagnostics and Community and Planned pathways (MSK and ENT Care Group) Divisions.

To develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team.

To further examine the opportunities for biologics.

This may include:

Introducing new biosimilars when available and monitoring their outcomes

Reviewing stopping criteria

Monitor homecare deliveries to reduce waste, including patients in a partnership

Help in moving appropriate patients to subcutaneous formulations as they become available

To advise and develop biologic pathways in collaboration with the ICB when/ if new developments are made and/ or new biologics are introduced

Conduct audit on patients due to start on biologics are instead started on MTX S/C (if appropriate) and the financial savings this could make vs starting patients on biologics

Start biologic weaning clinic for stable patients with regular monitoring to wean patients off biologic safely resulting in reduced medication burden to patient and financial saving for trust

Start moderate pathway initiating clinic as per NICE - starting patients early on biologics will reduce the health-economic impact.

Counselling patients starting biologics and DMARD's thoroughly will help reduce calls to helpline and improve patient safety and compliance

Safety checks for patients initiated on biologic can be done by nurse/ pharmacist as a telephone clinic - increasing clinic capacity in doctors clinic for new patients

Combined counselling sessions for patients being started on DMARD's/ Biologics - having presentations to run through the information

1. Service Provision

1.1 To lead on the implementation of the biosimilar switching as appropriate to ensure patients are switched as smoothly as possible & within the Trust timeframe of the biosimilar implementation

1.2 To work with the specialist nurses to keep a database of all switches & ensure patients are followed up

1.3 To keep a record of failures to switch & the reasons why

1.4 To produce financial reports for the Family, Diagnostic and Community and Planned Pathways Divisions where appropriate

1.5 To improve mechanisms within Rheumatology to minimise ‘waste’ with Homecare biologics. Examples of mechanisms include: monitoring dose changes; monitoring prescription requests and monitoring drug supplies.

1.6 To ensure the smooth running, day to day management of the Homecare pharmacy service to the rheumatology patients, as well as ensuring the switch happens with no disruption to patients.

1.7 To optimise funding applications for biological therapies that are used outside of national guidelines

1.8 To assist the existing CNS Rheumatology team in setting up a Biologics Review Service to optimise the use of biological therapy within the Rheumatology Service

1.9 To ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patient and service needs

1.10 To ensure the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs within rheumatology

1.11 To attend MDTs as part of the multi-disciplinary team

1.12 To meet any medication-related needs of rheumatology patients

1.13 To ensure that all healthcare professionals working in rheumatology are trained appropriately and are aware of all medicine related policies and procedures relating to the service

1.14 To provide drug expenditure reports and identify potential cost savings within the service as requested

1.15 To design and carry out audits as required

1.16 To attend outpatient clinics as deemed appropriate

1.17 Undertake risk management, including investigating clinical incidents in rheumatology and ensuring compliance with medicine legislation.

1.18 The post holder will be expected to identify, where necessary, areas that require service changes and develop a strategy to carry out the change through consultation with senior colleagues within and outside the pharmacy including commissioners.

1.19 Communication with ICB and NHS England about medicines policies or guidelines specific for their area of practice and for funding requests

1.20 Review and deal with high cost drug challenges from ICB and NHS England

1.21 Undertakes research into homecare medicines management services, which may include the trial of novel methods of providing homecare medicines management, or services for medicines previously not managed through homecare.

1.22 Pharmacy lead in the achievement of short, and long term, objectives within rheumatology in relation to medicine optimisation, especially regarding DMARDS

1.23 Develop and manage biologic review meetings to discuss all biologic initiations and yearly reviews

1.24 Counselling patients and answering concerns on their medication including telephone support clinics

1.25 To manage non biologic patients through drug switching DMARD management

1.26 To implement NICE guidance

1.28 Write or respond to business cases for service development to secure additional funding.

1.29 Attend departmental meetings to advise on medicine use and financial implications

1.30 Horizon scan for new drugs and advise the rheumatology meetings on the financial implications

1.31 Co-ordinate Medicines Use Savings Projects

1.32 Review prescribing data from out-patient clinics

1.33 To develop shared care guidelines for rheumatology

1.34 Responsible for self-audit and data collection to evaluate the on-going effectiveness of the role of Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for rheumatology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters qualification in pharmacy or equivalent qualification plus one- year pre-registration experience
• Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualification
• Independent prescriber status or ability to complete course leading to independent prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a practising clinical pharmacist.
• Experience of dealing with highly complex clinical issues which require the pharmacist to analyse information from a range of sources, which may not be in agreement, to formulate a response. In such situations, it may be necessary to find a novel solution to an unusual clinical situation. The pharmacist will have developed negotiating and persuasive skills with other clinical team members, patients and relatives.
• Experience of dealing with a wide variety and grade of hospital staff (including senior medical and managerial staff) on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Experience of hospital clinical pharmacy services, including high cost and homecare services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

B3 JD attached

To welcome clients attending the centre and deal with face-to-face enquiries from the public about the range of services available To greet service users and visitors in a courteous, friendly and helpful manner To assist with the registration of clients using the electronic patient record system and department booking guidance including providing information via the phone and other communication methods To set up reception, waiting and clinical areas, maintaining and recording cleanliness standards and contributing to the smooth running of service To ensure clinical and public areas are adequately stocked with clinical supplies, stationary and client information and coordinate stock management across all Integrated Sexual Health Clinics where appropriate Participate in the smooth coordination of stock management across all Integrated Sexual Health Clinics as instructed To take receipt of urine samples and swabs with due regard to infection control and departmental protocols. Carry out the accurate and appropriate labelling, preparation and storage, and arrange transportation of specimens and samples To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, reporting areas of concerns to a clinician To accurately record and amend client information to acceptable data quality standards using the manual systems in place and any new electronic systems as they are introduced To accurately record and collate statistical data in the form of client attendance/activity and centre establishment levels To ensure that the all operational areas are tidy at all times To liaise with clinical and other staff as required to ensure the smooth running of the centre and to understand the importance of team work To ensure that telephone queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently, and relay messages to staff accurately To participate and assist in evaluation and feedback To attend team and departmental meetings and actively participate in service improvement

To assist clients who require an interpreter and to book interpreters when necessary To work with Clinical Nurse Manager to establish evidence of development in accordance with competency record and actively engaging with competence reviews and follow-up To demonstrate and distribute condoms to clients using C- Card protocol on satisfactory completion of relevant training To undertake appropriate training linked to the development of protocol led clinical tasks, for example phlebotomy training and apply to practice when competent To participate in health promotion events including targeted outreach and delivery of sexual health awareness workshops in non-clinical environments To undertake training in microscopy and apply to practice

IAL DESIRABLE EVIDENCE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the public in pressurised situations
• Experience in patient-facing care
• Experience working in a team

Desirable

• Sexual Health experience
• Phlebotomy experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• Interpersonal skills
• Able to travel to clinics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Abbey View Clinic

9-10 Churchyard, Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 1RX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
• Proven relevant experience at Band 5
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Experienced in giving IV medications

Desirable

• Urgent Care knowledge and experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
• Experienced in giving IV medications
• IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc.
• Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting

Desirable

• Interest in Medical care

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential

• Able to work flexibly across the 24-hour rota.
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Shift work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

EAU4 - Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer

Band 6 salary + full NHS benefits

Part-time post (27 hours)

Structured induction and rotational support

Ongoing career development planning with a Clinical Development Lead

A friendly, supportive OT team that values wellbeing and professional growth

Innovative Preceptorship programme to support transition into the trust

If youre looking for a role where your development is planned, supported and prioritised, wed love to hear from you. Informal conversations and visits are warmly encouraged.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff and students, and participation in service development and audits.

You are required to complete accurate documentation and timely data input.

The role requires advanced therapeutic skills, effective communication with patients, carers, and external agencies, and compliance with national and local policies

Additionally, you will support staff training and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy
• NHS Experience
• Experience of working in the Acute Hospital Setting
• Experience of supervising junior members of a team

Desirable

• Experience of having a student
• Experience of complex discharge planning
• Experience of working within an MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse and specialist nurses care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate. Provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• oIT experience and literacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of rheumatology conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Dept. of Rheumatology, Kitson Hall 1-20,

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements, following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct use of PPE.

To maintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of Cleanliness.

Undertake rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually improvement.

Assist with beverage service as required and agreed.

Thorough and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas

To attend Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.

Request and replenish of all cleaning products through effective stock ordering

Maintain a high level of personal hygiene

Adherence to all Trust / Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Checking of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to supervisor/manager

Recording and maintaining records as required

Reporting of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you provide.

Undertake any other domestic orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

To undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of associated documentation.

The post holder is required to commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

Respect and Dignity.

We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Commitment to quality of care.

We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

Compassion.

We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Improving lives.

We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts.

We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

Person Specification

Special Requirments

Essential

• Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

Desirable

• The ability to work unsupervised

Qualifications

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH

Desirable

• Previous experience in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environment

Desirable

• Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper

Desirable

• Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

• Enhanced payment for unsocial hours
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less on your licence which will be subject to DVLA check is essential
• C1 driving licence would be desirable. B licence is essential for this role
• Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills which will be assessed at interview stage

Experience

Essential

• Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency
• Able to work with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages
• A good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Colindale

London

United Kingdom

NW9 5BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will participate in an approximately 1:13 full shift on call rota covering emergency General and Vascular Surgery, as part of a team comprising core and Foundation trainees in addition to the consultant on call. Vascular Consultant cover is provided as part of a regional network.

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

• Enhanced check with barred list information, including

- an adults and childrens barred list check

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Qualifications
• Experience
• Skills & Abilities
• Personal Attributes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work under supervision from an HCPC registered applied psychologist to provide specified psychologically-informed wellbeing-focused interventions, with a level of autonomy matched to level of experience.

The role of the Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner is to develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions under supervision, working directly with adults in the community . You will support collaborative care planning, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions :Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the GOALS programmeProblem-solvingImproving sleepRecognising and managing emotionsGuided self-help for bulimia and binge-eatingConfidence buildingSupport with medicines management

In addition to this, the postholder will carry out relevant risk assessments and risk management with the multi-disciplinary team.

You will engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support service users in highly distressing or emotional circumstances.

You will engage with and gather information from service users, relatives and patient records to develop a formulation.

You will work in collaboration with the individual service user and their family and carers as appropriate to develop care plans that are focused on strengths and are outcome based.

You will attend multi-disciplinary reviews and act as a care co-ordinator, for a caseload of service users in order to support and monitor progress during the course of multi-disciplinary interventions.

You will set collaborative goals for intervention with service users

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice
• Experience running groups/ activities
• Experience working as part o a team.
• Experience of being supervised
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing
• Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who ar e cognitively impaired, their families and carers
• A ble to receive, understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users
• Able to assist in assessment and observation activities related to individual's health and wellbeing, arriving at judgments about how to respond within the care plan
• Able to contribute to risk assessment drawing on complex and multiple sources of information, under clinical supervision
• Able to analyse and synthesise multiple sources of information to contribute to the team's understanding and formulation of service users' difficulties and development of a multidisciplinary care plan
• Able to assist in planning and delivering psychologically informed interventions to meet people's health and wellbeing needs
• Able to prioritise workload according to peoples' changing needs and the priorities of the team
• Able to assist in maintaining own and others health safety and security.
• To be able to use basic computer skills to collect, collate and report on client's progress on a daily basis.
• Able to plan and deliver interventions with a variety of service users presenting with mental health difficulties, their families and carers and the clinical team, on a daily basis
• Experience of considering the impact of public health within an individual's care
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language).
• Experience of managing multiple demands/ working in challenging environments
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
• Awareness of the relationship between social, economic and environmental factors and mental health

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties

Personal Attributes

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Capable of independent travel to locations throughout the organisation
• Able to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Able to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Able to be self-reflective
• Able to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Able to deal directly with distressing or emotional circumstances when they arise
• when they arise. Able to concentrate on specific activities for up to an hour at a time
• Able to deal with conflicting demands in an unpredictable work pattern
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to each person as appropriate to their needs in a variety of settings

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ripon Integrated Community Team

Hummingbird House, 31 Victoria Avenue

Harrogate

HG1 5QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full details of the responsibilties of this post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker training

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of recovery from distress understood as 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs.
• Experience of using local services to embark on a journey of 'recovery'.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience of working with people with complex emotional needs on an individual or group basis, focusing on recovery.

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to travel using own or public transport between sites across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and occasionally, London.
• Willing to support the Trust's commitment to research, clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical Assurance.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, lived experience and understanding of challenges associated with 'personality disorder' or complex emotional needs
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the concept of personal recovery as it may apply to others
• Knowledge and commitment to service users rights, involvement and service-user led initiatives
• Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery approaches
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice
• Ability and willingness to participate in quality improvement projects and activities
• Understanding of the importance of equality and diversity
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) relevant to the legal requirements of client care and related issues and the documentation of that care.
• Ability to deal with highly stressful situations arising with service users, carers and staff
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support and supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mountbatten House, Dunstable

56 High Street South

Dunstable, Bedfordshire

LU6 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please consult the attached job description and person specification associated with the vacancy profile of this advertisement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AFT accredited course
• UKCP registration

Desirable

• Forensic Experience

Experience

Essential

• Systemic work with individuals and families

Desirable

• Supervision experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Katie Salucci, E&B2 Clinical Team Lead - [email protected].

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent), Systemic Family Therapy (or equivalent), or a qualification as a Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) or Psychological Therapist, with registration with the HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BABCP, NMC, or another relevant professional body

Desirable

• Master's level post registration training in child & adolescent or adult mental health
• Non-Violent Resistance parenting qualification
• DBT training

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in CAMHS/Adult Mental Health Service settings
• Experience of working with a wide range of CAMHS presentations
• Experience of facilitating group therapy in CAMHS
• Experience of care and safety/risk management planning & treatment
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse Inner-city area
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
• Experience in crisis work
• Experience of the assessment/ treatment and management of YP with complex mental disorders
• Experience of working with YP out of School/Education
• Experience of working collaboratively with Children Services and other agencies
• Experience of managing/ supervising and providing appropriate Teaching & Training for supervisees in Mental Health services
• Experience of working collaboratively with new referrals/ front door services

Desirable

• Coordination and facilitation of therapeutic group delivery
• Leading in pathways in CAMHS/AMH services
• Leading/ working collaboratively with front door services
• Senior role in established pathways in CAMHS/AMH services
• Experience of consultation/Lead role in Conduct & Emotional behavioural pathways
• NVR trained
• Systemic work with parents, families, carers
• Experiences of Home treatment Team delivery for young people
• Experiences of early intervention/ prevention work in Mental health for young people/adults
• Experience of facilitating Group work for Yong people i.e., DBT
• Experience of facilitating parent/carer group work, systemic work to the parents/carers of YP in CAMHS
• Experience of leading and support in the delivery of Crisis/DBT/ Conduct pathways in CAMHS services
• Experience of working with young people/adults with substance misuse

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS/AMHS
• Skilled in emergency and crisis assessments
• Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities e.g., CBT
• Ability to work in a high-pressured environment and manage competing demands
• Highly developed, appropriate, and transparent communication skills with both internal and external colleagues
• Able to manage own time and caseload
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
• Basic computer skills e.g., RiO, COMMIT and Excel
• Experience of managing a team Including supervision, Training, formulating health rosters

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
• Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
• Knowledge and experience of service needs, needs of young people in the local area and experience of transformation pathways
• Knowledge and experience of meeting service needs & demands
• Working collaboratively with Commissioning bodies and other agencies involved in the service delivery

Knowledge

Essential

• A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
• Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS, including Child Protection Guidelines
• Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 and Children's Act
• Knowledge of specific inner-city issues which impact on care delivery
• Knowledge of standard setting and quality assurance

Desirable

• Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
• In-depth knowledge and current of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
• An awareness of different research methods

Other

Essential

• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative, assertive, and flexible
• Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional, and physical demands of specialized therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed children, adolescents, and their families/carer networks

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tower Hamlets CAMHS

18 Greatorex Street

London

E1 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Screen referrals from GPs and other professionals for individual assessments, and participate in daily referral meetings. - Conduct mental health assessments for older adults with mental health conditions who do not qualify for the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). - Serve as a liaison with Primary Care Services, Adult Social Care (ASC), and Neighborhood teams. - Escalate cases to the specialized older adult CMHT, integrated care team, or diagnostic memory clinic when the patient's needs align better with these services. - Ensure that any adult safeguarding concerns are raised and handled according to ELFTS and ASC policies, following Section 42 of the Care Act. - Operate independently to make clinical judgments, assess alternative actions, and provide advice on clinical cases concerning older adult patients and those with comorbidities. - Offer guidance to neighborhood teams on effectively addressing the needs of older adults. - Advocate for the use of the Mental Capacity Act, including assessments and documentation in care home settings, by offering advice and direct support with case examples. - Take the lead in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions and treatments for individuals aged 18 and over who present with mental health issues within a designated geographical area or as required by the Service, ensuring that evidence-based practices are consistently applied. - Conduct assessments for individuals with complex needs and comorbidities associated with older age, collaborating with relevant professionals to identify their needs and establish comprehensive treatment plans.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional
• Substantial post-registration experience in older adults mental health in community settings

Desirable

• Post-graduate diploma level equivalent training in a relevant area o
• Short specialist courses relating to dementia and/or older adult mental health
• Student Educator Training
• non-medical prescribing or working towards

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of autonomous caseload management, including assessment, intervention planning and evaluation
• oExperience of assessment and intervention planning for older adults with dementia and/or mental health conditions
• oUnderstanding of comorbidities that may affect older age and mental health
• oExperience of being involved in a service or quality improvement proje
• oExperience of providing training/education and presentations
• oDocumented evidence of CPD
• o Demonstrable experience of having received and engaged with clinical supervision

Desirable

• o Experience of supervising staff and/or students

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oAbility work autonomously, and manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision
• oAbility to communicate with a wide range of professionals
• oAbility to effectively prioritize workload
• oAbility to collect biopsychosocial information from a variety of sources and independently make clinical judgments and create care plans based on the analysis of the information
• oUnderstanding of biopsychosocial issues that can impact the health and wellbeing of older people
• oKnowledge of specific legislation and policies pertinent to older adult mental health and dementia
• oEffective written, oral and communication skills
• oUnderstanding of team dynamics and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• oKnowledge of word-processing, powerpoint and spreadsheet applications, and electronic record

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robinson Centre

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Patient Safety Investigator to join the Patient Safety & Learning Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

The post holder will undertake systems-based patient safety investigations and learning responses in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), applying recognised approaches including SEIPS and human factors principles. Working autonomously, you will manage a caseload of concurrent investigations, analyse complex clinical information, engage with patients, families and staff, and identify system-level learning and opportunities for improvement.

The role requires strong analytical and investigative skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage complex and sensitive investigations while maintaining a compassionate and systems-focused approach to patient safety

The post holder will:

• Independently manage a concurrent caseload of patient safety investigations and learning responses, ensuring these are progressed within agreed timescales.
• Apply systems-based investigation methodologies, including SEIPS and human factors principles, to identify contributory factors and opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Review clinical records and other relevant evidence and participate in the daily incident review rota, applying professional judgement to recommend proportionate responses to newly reported incidents.
• Engage compassionately with patients, families, carers and staff throughout investigations in accordance with Duty of Candour and Being Open principles.
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based investigation reports and learning responses and present findings through relevant Trust governance and sign-off processes.
• Attend feedback meetings with directorates to discuss investigation findings and support the development of SMART actions.
• Maintain accurate investigation records using the Trusts incident and risk management systems and contribute, where appropriate, to thematic analysis, organisational learning and quality improvement activity.

Person Specification

Written investigation & report writing

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to synthesise complex evidence into clear, concise, logically structured reports showing how findings and conclusions have been reached.

Professional judgement & autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise a concurrent caseload and exercise sound professional judgement when determining appropriate investigative actions and escalation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

E1 8DE

Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full job details and resaponsibilties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Additional short course in Mental Health crisis care, data collection and analysis, or other relevant courses. .

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs, ability to work clinically with close direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.

Desirable

• Postgraduate experience working within adult crisis settings, with a specific interest in liaison psychiatry
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may have impediments to understanding.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.
• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
• Skills in providing supporting teaching and training provided by psychologists or others to other professional groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel road

London

E1 1BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take responsibility for the development and delivery of evidence based practice, ensuring that it supports and reflects service user individual needs, Trust objectives and professional guidance.Contribute to the development of high quality evidence based patient services in a changing health care environment.Contribute towards ensuring that the service functions as an integral part of the Directorates services.Effective communication with all relevant personnel both internal and external to the Trust.To practice within professional guidelines and promote professional practice in clinical area.To ensure continuous personal development through the utilisation of regular supervision, annual appraisal and training where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Work experience relevant to the post
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service developmen
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Desirable

• Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Ham Care Centre

Shrewsbury Rd,

London

E7 8QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties will include day-to-day management of inpatients, including mental state examinations, physical health reviews and reviews of medications; reviews of enhanced observations; admission assessments, reports and discharge summaries. On occasion, there will be the opportunity to liaise with prisons and courts. Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings is expected, although this may be limited because of the two ward role. A core responsibility will be the preparation of reports for the Courts, Mental Health Review Tribunals, Managers Hearings and others as required. There will be the opportunity to participate in the treatment programmes and attend unit wide activities such as academic activity, supervision, community meetings and unit events.

Two sessions a week will be committed to pursuing the EFLT Quality Improvement training methodology and the CPD accredited Improvement Leaders Programme. Guidance and supervision will be provided to join one or two strategically important projects in the service. ELFT is a national leader in quality improvement, and skills learned can be readily transferred to change management in other specialities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.

Eligibility

Essential

• Completed UK Foundation Years training programme
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates ability in basic skills i.e. history taking, examination (mental & physical) and the utilisation of external sources of information in order to develop care and treatment plans to meet patient needs. Capacity to utilise a range of approaches to solving problems and making decisions
• Able to work co-operatively as part of a team and build and maintain successful working relationships with staff in a variety of different roles; an understanding of multidisciplinary team dynamics.
• Ability to recognise and manage own stress utilising the resources available.
• Able to work in an efficient, systematic and flexible manner
• Able to deal with difficult situations and to address them in a responsible and professional manner.
• Understanding of the complex nature of patient confidentiality
• Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
• Understanding or experience of the use of Rapid Tranquilisation and the management of Psychiatric emergencies

Desirable

• Previous Experience in working with long term conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wolfson House

311-315 Green Lanes

London

N4 2ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide a single, accessible point of access to pharmacy for the Psychiatric Liaison and Home Treatment and Crisis Teams
• Advise on appropriate psychotropic drug choice and review
• Advise on rationalization and de-prescribing of medications where clinically appropriate as part of medicines optimization
• Provide governance on prescribing, monitoring and medicines management
• Improve working relationships and dialogue between mental health services and inpatient pharmacy teams
• To reduce preventable adverse drug reactions and patient safety incidents
• Improve patient flow, discharge and transfer processes using QI methodology
• Support crisis service delivery through involvement/engagement with luton pharmacy satellite dispensary and service expansion
• Provide training and supervision to other pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff as directed by the role
• To reduce risk of iatrogenic harm to hospital inpatients and ensure safe prescribing of psychotropic medicines
• Improve the experience and outcomes for patients and carers
• Work towards health promotion and prevention and comprehensively assess and manage patients for risk factors and vulnerabilities.
• Lead on Medicines Optimisation initiatives within the Crisis Pathway and liaison psychiatry services
• Provide a direct link between ELFT and Barts hospitals NHS trust Pharmacy teams.
• Provide Education and Training to MDT and pharmacy team members
• Draw on a diverse range of knowledge in their decision-making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which will include psychological therapies and prescribing medication where legally allowed and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate to optimize health outcomes and resource use, and provide direct support to staff, patients and clients
• Work in partnership with patients and carers promoting a recovery focused model of care
• Provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels under the direction of the Lead Pharmacist.
• Ensure Parity of Esteem between physical and mental health and promote this agenda amongst the wider MDT
• Promote the trust Medicines Safety Agenda in collaboration with the Lead Pharmacist and Trust Medicines Safety Officers

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• 3+ years of experience in a hospital setting
• Postgraduate certificate/Diploma
• Substantial experience in a mental health setting
• Management/Leadership experience
• Knowledge of the 10 year health plan for mental health in england and application of this into practice

Desirable

• Independent prescriber
• Management qualification
• published reviews/editorials

Application into practice