Job SummaryAn excellent opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and dedicated pharmacist at either Band 6 or Band 7 to join our Pharmacy team based in the main Trust Pharmacy on the Highcroft site, Erdington. You will participate in clinical pharmacy services and rotate through a number of our service areas to gain experience in mental health pharmacy.
The Trust Pharmacy service comprises almost 80 staff including 25 pharmacists and 30 pharmacy technicians. The service provides for 110 teams, including inpatients, forensic inpatients, forensic CAMHS, home treatment, assertive outreach, community mental health teams and early intervention.
An interest in mental health is essential but previous mental health experience or hospital pharmacy experience is not essential. The post carries a commitment to participate on the out of hours cover rota.
Main Duties of the JobThe post holder will have the opportunity to gain significant experience of mental health pharmacy. You will also be providing education, performing audits, providing drug information and medicines management advice to service users, carers, and healthcare professionals. you will also participate in Pharmacy based and trust wide projects.
In addition, if needed, the successful candidate will be sponsored to complete the certificate in psychiatric therapeutics from Aston University and will have opportunities to participate in other postgraduate courses.
About UsWelcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job ResponsibilitiesFor further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDesirablePost Registration QualificationEssential- Post registration qualification
Desirable- Certificate/diploma in psychiatric therapeutics
ExperienceEssential- Substantial post registration experience
Desirable- Experience in mental health services
EmpathyEssential- Shows empathy to those with mental health conditions
Additional InformationThis 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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
