Job overview

Our inpatient CAMHS is expanding to include a brand-new purpose-built 8-bed High Intensity Environment/PICU on Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth. We are seeking an established pharmacist, looking to specialise in children and adolescent mental health.

As the pharmacist, you will be responsible for medicines optimisation and development of the CAMHS High Intensity Environment Pharmacy service. You will provide specialist Mental Health advice/information to CAMHS patients, carers and other healthcare professionals with the support of the established Mental Health Pharmacy Team. You will also support and assist in developing medicines management services in line with national standards, ensuring the safe and cost-effective use of medicines. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development, implementation and training of CAMHS staff on issues around medicines optimisation and medicines safety, participating in medicines management initiatives.

The pharmacist role is a part-time weekday post of 18.75 hours per week. We would be flexible with how these hours are met, including condensed hours. Within this role, you will have opportunities for training and personal development by attending relevant courses, study days, etc.

Any questions, including an informal discussion around the role, please contact Richard Bradshaw, Lead Pharmacist Mental Health and Community Inpatient Services [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The role will be based in the Adolescent In-patient Unit, providing ward/clinical pharmacy services, (advise on drug choice and dose, prescribing policy, interactions, side-effects, medicines legislation, storage, supply, etc.), to wards/units of the Trust (including community clinics) as required.

You will have responsibility for the Controlled Drug stock control on all allocated wards/units every 3 months in line with Trust Policy.

You will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation and records e.g. interventions/contribution monitoring, outcome data.

You will compile a drug history where possible from patients admitted to Trust services to ensure continuity of their medication and records relevant information to facilitate the discharge process.

You will produce, review and update pharmaceutical care plans depending on clinical response, results of investigations and adverse effects.

The role will allow you to participate in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Continuous Professional Development programme and you will be responsible for keeping up to date with current pharmaceutical issues.

You will undertake audit (pharmaceutical or clinical) in line with the Trust Audit Plan, and as agreed by the Lead Pharmacist(s).

You will provide and analyse inpatient and outpatient financial data monthly and to make recommendations as appropriate, highlighting any inconsistencies and suggest initiatives to help reduce expenditure.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. 

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. 

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.