Specialist Substance Use and Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist - LW

NHS Fife has a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to patients across our Substance Use service and in-patient Mental Health services. We are looking to support development of an exceptional candidate by providing opportunity to develop and build on clinical knowledge, service development skills and gain expertise in Mental Health and Substance Use. You will split your time supporting development of pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care within Substance Use services, along with the opportunity to develop clinical knowledge and experience delivering pharmaceutical care for our inpatient mental health population. Clinical area of support within mental health is negotiable for the right candidate. Stratheden Hospital offers opportunity to provide care to General Adult Psychiatry (GAP), Older Adult Psychiatry (OAP), Rehabilitation, Forensic, and Intensive Care Psychiatry patients.

The work will involve ensuring the safe, effective and economic use of medicines across care boundaries, by the delivery of high quality pharmaceutical care so patients get the best possible outcomes from their medicines, avoiding harm and waste. You will be a team worker but have the ability to act independently. You will function as a key member of the NHS Fife Mental Health Service. This post would be ideal for a pharmacist who would like to specialise in both Substance Use and Mental Health inpatient setting.

You will also be involved in education and training of other professionals and facilitating the implementation of local and national guidelines. You will be involved in local multidisciplinary patient safety initiatives. You should have a sound clinical knowledge and a commitment to high standards of pharmaceutical care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be a registered pharmacist with a background in hospital, primary care or community pharmacy. Experience of working in more than one of these areas would be advantageous. It would be desirable to have previous experience of working within a Mental Health environment.

A relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience is desirable. An independent prescribing qualification or willingness to become a prescriber within an agreed timescale, is essential. You are likely to be based within one geographical locality, although applicants should be flexible and be willing to have occasional travel throughout Fife.

The NHS Fife Pharmacy and Medicines Directorate has undergone an ambitious programme of transformation and integration. It serves a population of approximately 380,000 people and is provided by an integrated team of around 300 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers, Nurses, and Administrators. The team works across Hospital Sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.

Fife has something to offer everyone and has excellent transport links, being only 30 mins - 1 hour from all major cities.

Please note the job description is for a generic Specialist Clinical Pharmacist role and a detailed job plan and annual objectives will be agreed in line with strategic priorities.

Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.

For an informal discussion relating to any aspects of the post please or if you would be interested in a visit to meet members of the team/department please contact:

- Niamh Morrison, Lead Clinical Pharmacist Mental Health Services, on MS Teams or email niamh.morrison@nhs.scot

- Vikki Laing, Senior Clinical Pharmacist- Liaison Substance Use, on MS teams or email vikki.laing@nhs.scot

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.