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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 of themes and priorities. The trust has also co-created a direction of travel known as Our Journey to Change.

The Pharmacy team in TEWV has over 100 people including drivers, pharmacy assistants, admin, nurses, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Individual team members are spread across multiple sites, with a dispensary in each of our 3 localities. The locality teams work independently, but come together to agree standards and best practice, learning from each other to improve.

We are committed to developing our staff and can provide the opportunity to undertake post graduate qualifications including independent non-medical prescribing and the Aston University Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics. The Trust is committed to Quality Improvement Systems and there will be opportunities to development your skills using these tools.

If you are interested in this role then we would encourage you to contact us for more information either before or after applying.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria .

The successful postholder will work as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within the Clinical Pharmacy Team, and liaise with professional staff and patients and carers; to deliver high quality pharmaceutical care for patients with complex, specialist mental health needs.

You will deliver the clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation within own specialist area and support the responsible 8a Senior Clinical Pharmacist for the speciality/locality.

In addition to this, the postholder will support and be involved in clinical pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise.

You will participate in audit and clinical trials within own clinical specialism.

You will promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

You will promote at all times a positive image of the Pharmacy department and profession and the wider Trust.

The successful postholder should be capable of independent travel, to be able to support clinical services at all sites within the locality.

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

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Job description

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 of themes and priorities. The trust has also co-created a direction of travel known as Our Journey to Change.

The Pharmacy team in TEWV has over 100 people including drivers, pharmacy assistants, admin, nurses, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Individual team members are spread across multiple sites, with a dispensary in each of our 3 localities. The locality teams work independently, but come together to agree standards and best practice, learning from each other to improve.

We are committed to developing our staff and can provide the opportunity to undertake post graduate qualifications including independent non-medical prescribing and the Aston University Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics. The Trust is committed to Quality Improvement Systems and there will be opportunities to development your skills using these tools.

If you are interested in this role then we would encourage you to contact us for more information either before or after applying.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria .

The successful postholder will work as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within the Clinical Pharmacy Team, and liaise with professional staff and patients and carers; to deliver high quality pharmaceutical care for patients with complex, specialist mental health needs.

You will deliver the clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation within own specialist area and support the responsible 8a Senior Clinical Pharmacist for the speciality/locality.

In addition to this, the postholder will support and be involved in clinical pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise.

You will participate in audit and clinical trials within own clinical specialism.

You will promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

You will promote at all times a positive image of the Pharmacy department and profession and the wider Trust.

The successful postholder should be capable of independent travel, to be able to support clinical services at all sites within the locality.

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

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in Durham?

The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.. Typical clinical pharmacist pay in Durham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 5 open pharmacy vacancies from Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Durham?

PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Durham across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Durham pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.