Job Description

Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has developed close links with Aston University and this has led to the development of a teacher-practitioner post between the Department of Psychiatric Pharmacy at Aston and the Trust.



Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and motivated clinical psychiatric pharmacist to work on the psychiatric pharmacy courses at Aston University, whilst at the same time continuing to develop their clinical skills and initiating a programme of practice research in the treatment of mental illness. The successful post holder will be well organised and highly motivated with, or currently working towards, the Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy or equivalent. They will also have excellent I.T. skills. Experience of writing, publication and mentoring will also be an advantage.



For further information, please contact either Johanne Deeks, Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Secure Services at BSMHFT on 0121 301 3100 or via email johanne.deeks1@nhs.net



or Hannah Macfarlane , Pharmacy Programme Director - Mental Health Pharmacy Aston University on 0121 204 3954 or via email h.l.e.macfarlane@aston.ac.uk



BSMHFT



Provision of clinical pharmacy service to both inpatient and community teams



Pharmacy support for mental health services and to develop existing and new service opportunities



Aston University



to assist the course tutor in the development and running of postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes in psychiatric therapeutics and psychiatric pharmacy



to assist in raising the profile of mental illness and psychiatric pharmacy at undergraduate level

to participate in undergraduate and OSPAP teaching when the opportunity arises and time permits



Welcome 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.



Including but not limited to (see JD and PS)



provide clinical pharmacy input to wards and departments and the further development of these services, including active contribution at ward rounds, case conferences and other clinical meetings

provide expert advice on pharmacy related matters



provide expert clinical advice on all medicine related matters

support the development of the clinical pharmacy service to clinical teams across service programmes and divisions

participate in the supervision and development of clinical pharmacists in their roles as members of clinical teams within the service programmes

To assist the course tutor in the development and running of the PG and CPD programmes in psychiatric therapeutics and psychiatric pharmacy

To assist in raising the profile of mental illness and psychiatric pharmacy at undergraduate level

To participate in undergraduate and OSPAP teaching when the opportunity arises and time permits