At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical pharmacy services and deliver patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
- Company: Join a supportive team at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a clear progression route from Band 6 to 7.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for postgraduate study and career development.
- Why this job: Grow your confidence and clinical skills while making a real difference in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have a degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 56515 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield and offers an excellent Band 6 to 7 progression route. Applicants who already hold a postgraduate diploma and/or certificate in mental health pharmacy may be considered directly at Band 7. The successful applicant will join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking team, be encouraged to grow confidence and clinical skills, and develop into the pharmacy professional they aspire to be.
Location & Compensation
Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP, United Kingdom. Permanent, full time, flexible working. Band 6; salary £39,959 to £56,515 per year. Band 6 to 7 development role.
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.
- Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement.
- Contributing to pharmacy team meetings and service development.
- Undertaking postgraduate study as part of the Band 6/7 development pathway.
- Participating in Saturday, Bank Holiday and on-call rotas.
Essential Qualifications
- Band 6 or Band 7.
- Professional manner.
- Adaptable.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Pharmacy.
- GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
- For Band 6: demonstrable pre-registration training.
- For Band 7: completed pre-registration training and substantial post-registration experience.
- Physical ability to undertake the duties and a satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years.
Desirable Qualifications
- Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day.
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy (general, community or psychiatric) or working towards one.
- Membership of CMHP or RPS.
- Supplementary prescribing qualification.
- Specialised knowledge of mental health pharmacy.
- Experience in hospital pharmacy, medicines information, supervision, teaching, mentoring, audit or working with people with mental health problems.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, valuing diversity and reflecting our communities. Applicants must have current UK professional registration and pass a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Pharmacist Band 6 to 7 Development Post employer: Cheswold Park Hospital
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and development of its pharmacists. Located at Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield, the Trust offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, with flexible working options and a clear progression pathway from Band 6 to Band 7. Employees are encouraged to enhance their clinical skills and confidence while contributing to high-quality patient care within a forward-thinking team.
