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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
About
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Contact
- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- West Park Hospital
- Edward Pease Way
- Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 2TS
- Contact Number
- 01325 552000
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Community Mental Health Services (ADHD)
Accepting applications until: 04-May-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-May-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Lancaster House
- Address
- Falcon Court, Westland Way, Preston Farm
- Town
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Postcode
- TS18 3TS
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 (pro rata) per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 8a)
Specialty
- Main area
- Pharmacy
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to lead in the development of an ADHD pharmacy service across Durham and Tees Valley.
This post was developed between the TEWV specialist Adult ADHD service and pharmacy service. The ADHD service provides a specialist assessment, diagnostic and treatment service for adults with a suspected ADHD. The service also offers advice on care management to individuals with a pre-existing diagnosis of ADHD at the request of other professionals involved with a person’s care. You will also support the wider Trust pharmacy team in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services in the community.
The post is full time (37.5 hours) but we will consider part-time applications.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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This post will deliver the pharmacy ADHD service across Durham and Tees Valley and the successful applicant would be based at Lancaster House in Stockton. The post holder will work as part of the specialist service multidisciplinary team and will be supported to develop advanced clinical skills in a patient facing role, as well as providing training, education and advice to other TEWV community teams and primary care services.
Prior experience of mental health pharmacy / ADHD is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Candidates must have significant clinical pharmacy experience (hospital, primary care or community) and hold an independent prescribing qualification or be in the process of working towards.
We are looking for experienced pharmacists wishing to specialise in the area of ADHD and mental health. You should have enthusiasm, confidence and drive to make a real difference to the lives of patients with neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.
Duties include: -
- Implementing and delivering pharmacist led titration clinics for patients commencing ADHD treatment.
- training and supervision of other members of staff
- education and production of guidance for the trust's wider partners
You should have experience of patient counselling, prescription screening/checking and have underpinning clinical pharmacy skills and knowledge demonstrated by the attainment of a clinical diploma. Excellent communication skills are essential.
Working for our organisation
Our teams are friendly, supportive, and committed to providing the best possible services. We developed a 5-year Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Framework, which was co-created with the team enabling a shared set priorities.
Although deployed into the ADHD team, you will be part of the wider DTV Community Pharmacy services, which has recently expanded to include several advanced clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working with CMHTs and have access to a network of support. You will also be supported by a lead pharmacist and lead pharmacy technician.
The Adult ADHD service employs a consultant psychiatrist specialising in ADHD and several clinical nurse specialists who will support your development in this area.
We are committed to developing our staff and can provide the opportunity to undertake post graduate qualifications including the Aston University Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics or University of Bradford Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist Pathway. The Trust is committed to Quality Improvement Systems and there will be opportunities to development your skills using these tools.
We can offer flexible working arrangements to support your well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be based at Lancaster House in Stockton and the role requires frequent travel to other community team bases across Durham and Teesside to carry out patient review clinics.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the Durham Tees Valley area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation.
The ability to work flexibly and manage your own workload is essential.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Right to Work in the UK
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, subject to role meeting the required conditions.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your Right to Work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
AI in Recruitment
We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Fixed Term Posts
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
Support with applications
We have computers facilities available in our libraries (Durham, Middlesbrough, and Darlington) to support applicants. If you would like to access to a laptop for your application, please contact the library team to arrange a time to visit, please email: [email protected] . We will always endeavour to make this available however we cannot guarantee that we will be able accommodate this before the vacancy closes.
Trust Welcome Day
Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust, we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. We run a monthly face to face Trust Welcome Day and where possible, this will be your first day of employment. However, if this date is not possible, you will be required to attend a Trust Welcome Day within 4 weeks of your start date.
Applying for this post
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via the NHS Jobs link, you will be taken to our preferred Third party recruitment system so submit your application. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Additional Information
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications / registration
Essential criteria
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
- Post graduate qualification in psychiatric pharmacy or willing to work towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Postgraduate Pharmacist independent/supplementary prescribing practice certificate
Desirable criteria
- Attended Leadership and Management training or have (or studying for) formal Leadership qualification (e.g. NHS LA, CPPE)
- Associate or Full Credentialed Member of College of Mental Health Pharmacists
- Completion of CPPE Mental Health module
- Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist Training Pathway
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience of mental health pharmacy and / or clinical experience in a variety of settings
Desirable criteria
- Supervised or managed others /Project management experience
- Working as a lone pharmacist or pharmacy professional in a team or clinical setting
- ADHD experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines
- Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care
Desirable criteria
- Critical appraisal skills
- To use the Internet to provide useful information and search bibliographic databases
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT skills
- Medicines Information skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shane Wilkinson
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist - DTV community services
- Email address
- [email protected]
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