Job Overview
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to provide pharmacy services across a range of mental health settings, including inpatient wards, forensic units, community mental health teams and learning disability services.
Responsibilities
- Provision of clinical pharmacy services to allocated teams.
- Delivery of high‑quality, patient‑focused pharmaceutical care.
- Providing medicines information and advice to healthcare professionals and patients.
- Active contribution to multidisciplinary teams where pharmacy input is valued and supported.
- Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
- Contributing to pharmacy team meetings and service development.
- Undertaking postgraduate study as part of the Band 67 development pathway.
- Participation in Saturday, Bank Holiday and on‑call rotas.
Work Setting & Location
The post is based at Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield, with occasional travel to other trust localities.
Progression & Development
Excellent Band 6 to 7 progression route. Band 7 is achieved when the postholder fully meets the Band 7 person specification and demonstrates consistent competence across the internal development framework and engagement in postgraduate study. Postholders who do not meet Band 7 competencies will continue at Band 6 with an updated development plan and regular review. Applicants who already hold a postgraduate diploma or certificate in mental health pharmacy may be considered directly at Band 7.
Qualifications
Qualified pharmacists or trainee pharmacists qualifying in Summer 2026. Postgraduate diploma or certificate in mental health pharmacy may lead to direct Band 7 placement.
EEO Statement
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. We value diversity and want our workforce to reflect our communities.
Benefits
Structured development pathway; opportunities for postgraduate study; supportive team environment; encouragement to maintain up‑to‑date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
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