Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Pharmacist

at  Powys Teaching Health Board

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

This is a fantastic development opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a specialist role as you develop to become a perinatal mental health pharmacist. Annex 21 arrangements can be offered as you develop your knowledge and skills in this specialist area. Mental health experience is desirable, but not absolutely essential
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable pharmacist to join a growing specialist community Perinatal Mental Health Service. You will work within the specialist Perinatal multidisciplinary team to support women and their families in the preconception and perinatal periods. The team work closely with colleagues in mental health, and community partners in midwifery, health visitors, social work, GP practices and safeguarding. The post holder will join a specialist community perinatal mental health service providing advice around medicines and a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, alongside the multidisciplinary team.
The role will have close links with the pharmacy team and a developing network of perinatal mental health pharmacists across Wales and the UK. Thus, providing a unique opportunity for development and potential for career progression.
Base – flexible within Powys, including potential for remote working and consultations, flexible working options considered.
Annex 21 arrangement - undertake 12-18-month development programme at Band 8a Annex 21 to obtain the relevant professional training, knowledge and or skills, completion of competencies and experience to meet the band 8a Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Pharmacist role and all duties as indicated within this job description. Timeframe to be agreed on appointment.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

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