Clinical Pharmacist – Band 6 to 7

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Clinical Pharmacist – Band 6 to 7

The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026.

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust (SWYPFT) invites qualified pharmacists and trainee pharmacists to apply for a Band 6 to 7 progression pathway. The role is based at Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield, with occasional travel required to other trust localities.

Job Responsibilities

Key duties:

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across mental health settings including inpatient wards, forensic units, community mental health teams and learning disability services.
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑focused pharmaceutical care.
• Provide medicines information and advice to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Actively contribute to multidisciplinary teams where pharmacy input is valued and supported.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to pharmacy team meetings and service development.
• Undertake postgraduate study as part of the Band 6 to 7 development pathway.
• Support staff on rostering, including Saturday, bank holiday and on‑call duties.

Additional responsibilities for Band 7 include:

• Maintain efficient and cost‑effective systems for procurement, compounding, preparation and distribution of medicinal products.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide professional advice to health‑care professionals regarding the safe and cost‑effective use of medicines.
• Identify quality control mechanisms and address clinical risk issues.
• Participate in supervisory duties with the Principal Pharmacist and senior clinicians.
• Lead specialist clinical service to wards and departments in line with Trust policies.

Person Specification & Qualifications

• Experience: Completed pre‑registration training; substantial post‑registration experience; experience in mental health pharmacy and hospital pharmacy; experience in providing medicines information.
• Personal Attributes: Professional manner; adaptable; current driving licence.
• Training: Diploma in clinical pharmacy (general, community or psychiatric).
• Qualifications: GPhC registration; membership of CMHP and RPS; supplementary prescribing qualification.
• Physical Attributes: Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post; satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years.
• Special Knowledge & Skills: Strong communication skills; evidence of continuing professional development in line with GPhC; team player; supervising and directing junior staff; computer literate; specialist knowledge of mental‑health pharmacy; audit planning and delivery.

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 per year (Band 6 – 7 development role).

Equal Opportunity Statement

All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of protected characteristic, and the workforce reflects the community.

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