About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We welcome applications from qualified pharmacists and trainee pharmacists qualifying in Summer 2026 who are looking for a structured and supportive development pathway.
The post is based at Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield with occasional travel required to other trust localities. It offers an excellent Band 6 to 7 progression route for those new to mental health or newly qualified. Progression to Band 7 is not automatic or timebased; it will only be achieved once the postholder has fully met the Band 7 person specification and demonstrated consistent competence across the internal development framework and engagement in postgraduate study. If the postholder does not meet the Band 7 competencies within the agreed timeframe, they will continue to work at Band 6 with an updated development plan, targeted support and regular review.
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 forwardthinking team. You will be encouraged to grow your confidence and clinical skills, apply your learning in practice, and develop into the pharmacy professional you aspire to be.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide pharmacy services across a range of mental health settings, including inpatient wards, forensic units, community mental health teams and learning disability services. You will also work closely with primary care and wider healthcare teams through medicines information, advice and guidance to both professionals and patients.
The role will involve:
Provision of clinical pharmacy services to allocated teams. Delivery of highquality, patientfocused pharmaceutical care. Providing medicines information and advice to healthcare professionals and patients. Active contribution to multidisciplinary teams, where pharmacy input is valued and supported. Opportunities to participate in clinical audit and quality improvement. Contributing to pharmacy team meetings and service development. Undertaking postgraduate study as part of the Band 67 development pathway. Participation in the Saturday, Bank Holiday and oncall rotas. At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please see the documents attached.
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes Essential
Band 6/Band 7 Professional manner. Adaptable.
Desirable
Band 6/Band 7 A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Training Essential
Band 6 Willingness to undertake further training.
Desirable
Band 7 Diploma in clinical pharmacy general, community or psychiatric or working towards.
Qualifications Essential
Band 6/Band 7 Bachelor/Masters degree in Pharmacy. GPhC registration as a Pharmacist.
Desirable
Band 6/Band7 Membership of CMHP. Membership of RPS. Band 7 Supplementary prescribing qualification.
Physical Attributes Essential
Band 6/Band 7 Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge & Skills Essential
Band 6 Self-motivated, with well-developed communication skills. Team player. Computer literate. CPD in line with GPhC. Band 7 Self motivated, with well developed communication skills. Evidence of continuing professional development in line with GPhC. Team player. Teaching / tutoring / mentoring skills. Experience of supervising and directing junior staff. Computer literate including pharmacy systems, Microsoft office, and internet searching.
Desirable
Band 6 Specialised knowledge of mental health pharmacy. Band 7 Specialist knowledge of mental health pharmacy. Skilled in audit planning and delivery.
Experience Essential
Band 6 Demonstrable pre-registration training. Band 7 Completed pre-registration training. Substantial demonstrable experience of working post registration as a pharmacist.
Desirable
Band 6 Experience of working as a qualified pharmacist. Hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of provision of Medicines Information and associated systems. Supervision of staff. Experience of providing medicines education to users and carers. Experience of working with persons with mental health problems. Band 7 Experience of providing care to people with mental health problems Hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of provision of Medicines Information and associated systems. Provision of medicines education to users, carers and healthcare professionals. Completing audit projects.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)