NhsJobs St. Leonards on Sea

Key Responsibilities

Medication Initiation

The post holder will:

• Undertake medication initiation consultations with patients following an ADHD diagnosis.

• Review the patient's diagnostic assessment, clinical history and agreed treatment recommendations before initiating medication.

• Confirm that appropriate baseline physical health observations and other required pre-treatment checks have been completed.

• Provide patients with clear information regarding medication use, monitoring requirements and when to seek clinical advice.

• Discuss available medication options with patients, including expected benefits, potential side effects, risks and alternatives.

• Support shared decision-making and ensure patients are appropriately involved in decisions regarding their treatment.

• Initiate ADHD medication within their professional competence and prescribing authority and in accordance with the service prescribing protocol.

• Clearly document prescribing decisions and treatment plans within the patient's clinical record.

Medication Titration and Review

The post holder will:

• Undertake scheduled medication titration appointments.

• Review treatment effectiveness and changes in ADHD symptoms.

• Assess and document medication side effects and tolerability.

• Review blood pressure, pulse, weight and other relevant physical health monitoring.

• Adjust medication doses where clinically appropriate and within the agreed prescribing protocol.

• Consider alternative medication options where treatment is ineffective or poorly tolerated, escalating where appropriate.

• Ensure patients understand their medication and ongoing monitoring requirements.

• Identify when a patient requires additional clinical review or escalation.

• Work towards achieving an effective and well-tolerated treatment regimen for each patient.

• Maintain clear clinical records of all medication reviews and prescribing decisions.

Prescribing and Medicines Management

The post holder will:

• Prescribe safely and within their professional scope of practice.

• Work in accordance with relevant ADHD prescribing guidance, service protocols and controlled drug requirements.

• Review medication interactions, contraindications, allergies and relevant clinical history before prescribing.

• Maintain appropriate standards for controlled drug prescribing and documentation.

• Identify and manage medication-related risks.

• Report and escalate medication incidents, adverse effects and other patient safety concerns in accordance with service procedures.

• Maintain awareness of relevant national and local prescribing guidance.

• Support safe transfer of prescribing arrangements back to local Practices when patients reach an appropriate stage of treatment.

Patient Care and Communication

The post holder will:

• Deliver person-centred consultations that recognise the communication needs of people with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions.

• Adapt communication approaches to maximise patient understanding and engagement.

• Provide clear explanations regarding medication, titration and monitoring.

• Encourage shared decision-making throughout treatment.

• Recognise barriers that may affect a patient's ability to engage with medication monitoring or treatment.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered where required.

Clinical Risk and Safeguarding

The post holder will:

• Identify and respond appropriately to clinical risk arising during consultations.

• Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow IFH safeguarding and escalation procedures.

• Assess relevant mental and physical health risks associated with ADHD medication.

• Recognise presentations that fall outside their competence or the scope of the service and escalate appropriately.

• Seek advice from the Clinical Lead where required.

Clinical Governance

The post holder will:

• Work within IFH clinical governance arrangements, policies, pathways and SOPs.

• Work in accordance with applicable Focus Sussex and SPFT clinical pathways and prescribing protocols.

• Participate in clinical supervision and multidisciplinary case discussion as required.

• Participate in clinical audit, quality assurance and service evaluation.

• Contribute to incident reviews and learning where appropriate.

• Maintain all professional registration, competencies and mandatory training required for the role.

Multidisciplinary Working

The Clinical Pharmacist will work collaboratively with:

• The ADHD Clinical Lead.

• GPs with an Extended Role in ADHD.

• Other ADHD prescribing clinicians.

• Service Delivery Manager

• Mental health and other healthcare professionals within the pathway.

• ADHD Service Navigators.

• GP practices.

• SPFT and other partner organisations where appropriate.

The post holder will contribute to multidisciplinary discussion and escalation of patients whose clinical needs require additional review.

Service Development

As the Focus Sussex ADHD Service is a developing service, the post holder will be expected to contribute positively to its ongoing development.

This may include:

• Providing feedback on medication pathways and clinical processes.

• Identifying opportunities to improve patient safety and experience.

• Supporting development and review of prescribing processes.

• Contributing to audit and quality improvement.

• Supporting consistent clinical practice across the service.

• Participating in service meetings and pathway development where appropriate.

The scope of the service may evolve during the pilot, and reasonable changes to responsibilities may therefore be required following discussion with the post holder.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Medication Initiation

The post holder will:

• Undertake medication initiation consultations with patients following an ADHD diagnosis.

• Review the patient's diagnostic assessment, clinical history and agreed treatment recommendations before initiating medication.

• Confirm that appropriate baseline physical health observations and other required pre-treatment checks have been completed.

• Provide patients with clear information regarding medication use, monitoring requirements and when to seek clinical advice.

• Discuss available medication options with patients, including expected benefits, potential side effects, risks and alternatives.

• Support shared decision-making and ensure patients are appropriately involved in decisions regarding their treatment.

• Initiate ADHD medication within their professional competence and prescribing authority and in accordance with the service prescribing protocol.

• Clearly document prescribing decisions and treatment plans within the patient's clinical record.

Medication Titration and Review

The post holder will:

• Undertake scheduled medication titration appointments.

• Review treatment effectiveness and changes in ADHD symptoms.

• Assess and document medication side effects and tolerability.

• Review blood pressure, pulse, weight and other relevant physical health monitoring.

• Adjust medication doses where clinically appropriate and within the agreed prescribing protocol.

• Consider alternative medication options where treatment is ineffective or poorly tolerated, escalating where appropriate.

• Ensure patients understand their medication and ongoing monitoring requirements.

• Identify when a patient requires additional clinical review or escalation.

• Work towards achieving an effective and well-tolerated treatment regimen for each patient.

• Maintain clear clinical records of all medication reviews and prescribing decisions.

Prescribing and Medicines Management

The post holder will:

• Prescribe safely and within their professional scope of practice.

• Work in accordance with relevant ADHD prescribing guidance, service protocols and controlled drug requirements.

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What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in St. Leonards on Sea?

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