This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist prescriber to join an established prescriber workforce, as an Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber, within the wider Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC), Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS), based at West Dunbartonshire ADRS.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services manage a system of care for individuals with problem drug and alcohol use in the largest health board in Scotland. The health board includes some of the most deprived areas in the UK, with the highest prevalence of drug use and alcohol related harms. The provision of accessible, high quality and recovery orientated services are an important component of addressing public health needs and tackling health inequalities.
Treatment, care and support for drug and alcohol use is delivered through integrated working between health and social services. As well as being one of the largest and most dynamic drug and alcohol treatment service providers in Europe, our services are also at the forefront of service developments in many areas including the innovative Enhanced Drug Treatment Service, community based Hepatitis C and HIV care pathways and community based recovery orientated systems of care.
The Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber will deliver a wide range of interventions to individuals who require support with drug and alcohol use, with the aim of improving health and social outcomes. These include review of health needs, medication assisted treatment, alcohol care and treatment, prescribing and providing testing and treatment for Hepatitis C and HIV, in addition to providing a wide range of harm reduction interventions. The post holder will work as part of a wider a multi-disciplinary / multi agency workforce, working in partnership with a wide range of management structures, staffing groups, treatment and care services, primary care and Tier 4 services, statutory services and voluntary agencies,
The Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber will work as an independent prescriber, prescribing for patients attached to their prescribing clinic caseload and, when needed, for patients out with their caseload, working in a variety of prescribing roles. Prescribing locations will be determined by the requirements of NHS GGC Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services with line management provided by Senior Medical Staff and professional support & supervision from the ADRS Lead Pharmacist and Senior Advanced Pharmacist.
Candidates interested in applying for this post should be able to demonstrate working at a senior pharmacist level, working autonomously, making high level clinical decisions. Candidates must have an in depth knowledge and understanding of non- medical prescribing, relevant national standards and guidelines, formularies and CD legislation, with a specialist interest to work in the field. A Master’s Degree in Pharmacy & Independent Prescriber qualification is essential and candidates must have active prescribing experience. A valid UK driving licence is also required to enable working between clinic & base locations.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact:
Mary Clare Madden, ADRD Lead Pharmacist Telephone: 07557 012877 email: [email protected] or
Carron Grogan, ADRS Lead Pharmacist Telephone: 07970 733609 email: [email protected]
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