Job Description

The role of Lead Pharmacist for substance misuse is an essential post for both Framework and Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust and other partners and will be split between frontline tasks and strategic project work



The post will be initially based at The Wellbeing Hub, Nottingham and The Level where substance misuse services and drug and alcohol detox inpatient services are based (this may change in line with service developments) and will involve some work with the community teams, and other services will also be covered located around Nottinghamshire to provide safe and high-quality care to patients.



The role of Lead Pharmacist for substance misuse is an essential post for both Framework and Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust and other partners and will be split between frontline tasks and strategic project work



The post-holder will work closely with other senior healthcare professionals within the organisation to deliver a responsive and pro-active people focused service to substance misuse, The Level and the Health Shop .



This post holder will provide expert pharmaceutical input to support medicine-related clinical governance within the substance misuse service, ensuring safe effective medicines management for all patients across the Nottingham Recovery Network (NRN), The Health Shop and The Level.



To deliver in conjunction with Head of Pharmacy, Forensic Services, Community Health Services and Special Services a clinical pharmacy service to The Level inpatient detox unit, NRN and The Health Shop within the Specialist Services Directorate of Community Health Services and Special Services division.



To contribute to the development of and deliver multidisciplinary training in Pharmacy/Medicines Optimisation across the Framework and The Trust. To support the Chief Pharmacist and Pharmacy Leadership Team in the development and delivery of education sessions and experiences to pharmacy undergraduates, pre-registration pharmacists and junior pharmacists, as well as other clinical and healthcare staff.



In conjunction with the Heads of Pharmacy, contribute to the development, maintenance, and monitoring of a high quality, cost effective clinical pharmacy service to Framework and the Trust, and contribute to the development of the local pharmacy and medicines optimisation strategy.



In conjunction with the Head of Pharmacy - Forensic Services, Community Health Services and Special Services and representatives from the Community Health Services and Special Services, contribute to the development of and delivery of pharmacy services to NRN, The Health Shop and The Level inpatient detox unit.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.



The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.



The post will be initially based at The Wellbeing Hub, Nottingham and The Level where substance misuse services and drug and alcohol detox inpatient services are based (this may change in line with service developments) and will involve some work with the community teams, and other services will also be covered located around Nottinghamshire to provide safe and high-quality care to patients

Identify, develop and implement practice research, audit, and other projects, to ensure that the service cost improvements and quality targets are me

Provide pharmaceutical input at multidisciplinary team reviews, take medicine histories and devise patient-specific pharmaceutical care plans where necessary

Participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working and extended roles for pharmacists and pharmacy staff

Participate in and develop a programme of training for healthcare professionals, including medical staff and students, on pharmaceutical matters.

Support the Chief Pharmacist and Pharmacy Leadership Team in the development and delivery of education sessions and experiences to pharmacy undergraduates

Provide specialist medicines information and advice to all healthcare staff, patients and carers

Establish and develop strong and effective links with all staff within the Trust and Directorate, in order to maintain and develop the contribution of pharmacy to the cost-effective, safe, and effective prescribing and utilisation of medicines

Contribute to initiatives, including the development of treatment and medicine usage guidelines that will provide positive clinical and financial outcomes

Ensure that agreed local and national guidelines, policies and protocols are effected on the frontline of treatment

Liaise with individual prescribers regarding prescribing issues within their specialty to ensure maximum benefit in the treatment of patients, in line with local and national guidelines.

Develop close working relationships with the medical and nursing staff in order to ensure that pharmacists are integral members of the clinical team

Within the directorate actively promote and implement relevant decisions of Trust and Divisional Medicines Optimisation, including preparing submissions to these groups when required

To have complete professional responsibility for safety and efficacy of all medicines a patient is taking whenever a patient's prescription chart is reviewed, using relevant information to hand

The post-holder is responsible for recording any clinical information generated as a result of their clinical activities, e.g., writing in patient's notes

Prioritise workload and meet deadlines, particularly when under pressure

The post-holder must ensure that pharmaceutical work conforms to legal and professional requirements, procedures, clinical guidelines, any standard operating procedures and recognised good practice

To undertake all scheduled mandatory training (including information governance) required for the role

To keep professionally up to date at all times, and to be actively aware of national, local, and Trust-wide issues so as to ensure safe and effective delivery of services, and to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council standards for continuing professional development so as to maintain professional registration

To ensure that personal pharmacy practice is in line with Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Achieve team objectives, and personal objectives agreed during the PAD (Performance Appraisal and Development) process with the Line Manager.

Act as a role model for all pharmacy staff practicing within the Trust, to ensure that all staff aspire to provide a consistent and high-quality standard of service. This will also contribute to the development of a departmental culture that is in line with the values and organisational culture of the organisation

Effectively supervise and direct the work of appropriate staff where necessary, in order to ensure that work is accurate, appropriate, and timely

When necessary, effectively deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, on appropriate multidisciplinary committees, working groups, and in general operational issues, in order to ensure consistency in pharmacy input at an appropriate level

To accept any other responsibilities and undertake any other duties, as may be reasonably requested by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Assistant Director of Operations in order to fulfil the needs of the service

Opportunity to undertake a prescribing qualification in line with service needs

Promotes multi-disciplinary liaison and collaborative practice within and between services, care units, wider Trust and other agencies.

Ensure safety and security of medicines in relation to medicines governance issues and in association with policies and procedures



A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.



Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.



Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.



Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa