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Prif leoliad
Pharmacy
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Rhan-amser
  • Rhannu swydd
15 awr yr wythnos (Hours to be worked across 2 days)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
453-25-7376182
Cyflogwr
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Pharmacy, Airedale Centre for Mental Health/Lynfield Mount Hospital
Tref
Steeton
Cyflog
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
26/08/2025 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
08/09/2025

Teitl cyflogwr

NHS

Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Inpatient Services

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist to join our well-established clinical pharmacy team and help provide excellent care to patients in the inpatient mental health services at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.  This will be a job-share with the existing lead pharmacist. 

This varied and challenging role presents a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patient care, demonstrate your ability to innovate and implement change, and develop your leadership and management skills.

Following implementation of our Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system, this is a fantastic time to join our expanding team.

  • We are committed to personal development including the opportunity to complete addition training required for the job role or personal growth.
  • Working within a supportive team and under the guidance of the senior leadership team. 
  • Be an integrated member of the pharmacy team providing a dedicated, safe and effective, patient centred clinical service, providing high quality pharmaceutical care to our patients.
  • Opportunity to contribute to service development and quality and safety, through ward rounds, audits and education.

Closing date: 26/08/2025

Shortlisting: 27/08/2025

Interview - 08/09/2025

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful candidate will work across the inpatient wards supporting the development of both the service, and the junior pharmacists who provide day to day clinical services to the area. You will develop and deliver excellent pharmaceutical services to patients with a wide range of often complex medical problems. You will participate in ward rounds, provide expert medicines advice to staff and patients, review medication incidents and develop clinical guidelines. You will perform a pivotal role in the provision of education and training to the multi-disciplinary team and ensure key governance and medicines management priorities are met.

Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team whilst also managing your own workload. You must be dynamic, resilient, and be able to manage and motivate others. You will have the ability to influence the multidisciplinary team and engage with key stakeholders. 

You will be supported in your own professional development, including developing your leadership skills. Successful candidates will take part in the on-call and Bank Holiday rotas.

The role will be based at Airedale Centre for Mental Health, with travel between Airedale and Lynfield Mount Hospital. 15 hours to be split over 2 days

If you are a keen and motivated registered pharmacist and have a passion for developing new ideas, this may be the post for you.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - 
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference 
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs 
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
 
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. 
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Master of Pharmacy degree, or equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or equivalent experience
  • Independent prescriber qualification, or willingness to work towards
  • Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric Therapeutics
  • Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP)
  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of working within pharmaceutical services
  • Experience of working within an NHS organisation
  • Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of working with service users with mental health problems and learning disabilities
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Experience of undertaking audit within pharmaceutical services
  • Experience of providing supervision
  • Experience of providing education regarding medicines
  • Experience of provision of medicines information services
  • Experience of line management of staff

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Understanding of how medicines optimisation contributes to high quality patient care
  • Clear understanding of relevant legislation and guidance
  • Awareness of local area prescribing committee processes
  • Understanding and positive
  • Knowledge of the evidence base relating to the prescribing of psychotropic medicines
  • Knowledge of recent and upcoming initiatives within pharmaceutical services
  • Regard for the needs and rights of people with mental health problems or learning disabilities, and their carers
  • Demonstrable evidence of commitment to self development and CPD

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Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy
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