Lead Pharmacist for Substance Misuse Service | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,972 - £68,525 To be decided when the individual commences on-call commitment |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Prestwich, M25 3BL |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6290533/437-6290533 |
Summary
We have an excellent fixed term opportunity for 12 months for an experienced substance misuse pharmacist to lead our services within the organisation. Secondment will also be considered.
Based at our Prestwich site, you will lead our pharmacy team in providing high quality pharmaceutical care to our inpatient and community substance misuse services.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have significant experience of substance misuse therapeutics, multidisciplinary (MDT) working as well as having good communication skills.
- Work closely with healthcare teams to manage medications for patients with substance abuse disorders. This involves input to medication reviews, adjusting dosages, and monitoring patient responses.
- Provide counselling and education to patients and their families about the risks and benefits of medications used in substance abuse treatment. This includes information about potential side effects, drug interactions, and strategies for managing withdrawal symptoms.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop individualised treatment plans for patients with substance abuse disorders. This may involve coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.
-Monitor patients' progress throughout the treatment process, assessing their response to medications and making adjustments as needed. They also provide ongoing support to help patients stay motivated and adhere to their treatment plans.
-Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing the use of controlled substances, including maintaining accurate records and adhering to prescribing guidelines.
-Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and community organisations involved in substance abuse treatment to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024