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Senior Clinical Pharmacist Adult Forensic ServiceTired of weekend working? Looking for a change? Have you considered a career in mental health? We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist to join our well-established clinical pharmacy team and help provide excellent care to patients in the Adult Forensic Service based at Prestwich. This varied and challenging role presents a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patient care, demonstrate your ability to innovate and implement change, and develop your leadership and management skills. Following investment in our pharmacy service and implementation of our Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system, this is a fantastic time to join our expanding team. We are committed to personal development including the opportunity to complete addition training required for the job role or personal growth. Working within a supportive team and under the guidance of the Directorate Lead Pharmacist. Be an integrated member of the pharmacy team providing a dedicated, safe and effective, patient centred clinical service, providing high quality pharmaceutical care to our patients. Opportunity to contribute to service development and quality and safety, through ward rounds, audits and education. Your professionalism, excellent inter-personal skills and commitment will equip you to be a valued contributor to our service and to develop to be a key member of our clinical pharmacy team. Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work across the directorate supporting the development of both the service, and the junior pharmacists who provide day to day clinical services to the area. You will develop and deliver excellent pharmaceutical services to patients with a wide range of often complex medical problems. You will participate in ward rounds, provide expert medicines advice to staff and patients, review medication incidents and develop clinical guidelines. You will perform a pivotal role in the provision of education and training to the multi-disciplinary team and ensure key governance and medicines management priorities are met. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team whilst also managing your own workload. You must be dynamic, resilient, and be able to manage and motivate others. You will have the ability to influence the multidisciplinary team and engage with key stakeholders. You should have previous experience of working within mental health. You will be supported in your own professional development, including developing your leadership skills. Successful candidates will take part in the on-call and Bank Holiday rotas. If you are a keen and motivated registered pharmacist with previous mental health experience and a passion for developing new ideas, this may be the post for you. About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification for details. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Blue Light Card Discounts Person SpecificationQualifications4 years master degree or equivalent Member of GPhC Post Graduate Clinical Diploma ExperiencePrevious Hospital Pharmacy experience Previous Mental Health experience Experience of Managing Staff Delivery of training at post graduate level KnowledgeHave knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management Have up to date knowledge of mental health therapeutics Have knowledge of primary and secondary care SkillsHave the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex data Have the ability to manage change Other requirementsCope with conflicting pressures/ deadlines Excellent written / verbal communication skills Ability to motivate, negotiate and influence Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with broad range of disciplines Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Directorate Lead Pharmacist Adult Forensic Service#J-18808-Ljbffr