Job Description

NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference and rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.
NHFT have recently undergone a medicines supply model redesign bringing their medicines supply service in-house and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacist to expand our supply service team.
This role would be ideal for either a clinical pharmacist who wishesto specialise in mental health whilst continuing to maintain and develop their skills in general medicine or a pharmacist working in community pharmacy looking to move into the hospital pharmacy sector. Applications from newly qualified pharmacists will be considered as we are able to offer a structured progression with entry at Band 6, moving to Band 7 on completion of key objectives and when agreed skills and standards are met. If you wish to be considered for the Band 6 to 7 progression please indicate this within your application in the 'supporting information' section
You will be part of a friendly, innovative and supportive pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to:

• Adult and Older People's Mental Health wards
• Child Adolescent Mental Health wards
• Community Hospital wards/Palliative care

Main duties of the job
You will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Your role will support coordinating the clinical validation of prescriptions within the dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery. You will also provide pharmacy support and advice at ward level, supported by Medicines Management Technicians, attend consultant ward rounds, develop policies and guidelines, complete both national and local audits and be involved in the teaching of staff.
Mental health experience is desirable but not essential
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TG318-CORP
Job locations
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Drive
Northampton
NN5 6UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
As Clinical Pharmacist for Dispensary and Inpatients Services, the post holder will: Deliver pharmaceutical support to the inpatient areas and support medicines management throughout the organisation. Support operational delivery of the supply of medicines from Berrywood dispensary Deliver a specialist clinical pharmaceutical service to patients with mental health conditions and support the safe and effective use of both psychotropic and general medications throughout the hospital. Support the clinical pharmacy service to Community Hospital inpatient areas, and provide ad-hoc support to hospice inpatient units Ensure risks within medicines management are identified and managed. Ensure compliance with all relevant medicinesrelated legislation and policy Provide input to consultant ward rounds/team meetings. Train, teach and supervise other members of the pharmacy team. Provide education on medicines for other healthcare professionals, patients and carers. Advise senior and junior medical staff and nurses on medicines management issues. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
As Clinical Pharmacist for Dispensary and Inpatients Services, the post holder will: Deliver pharmaceutical support to the inpatient areas and support medicines management throughout the organisation. Support operational delivery of the supply of medicines from Berrywood dispensary Deliver a specialist clinical pharmaceutical service to patients with mental health conditions and support the safe and effective use of both psychotropic and general medications throughout the hospital. Support the clinical pharmacy service to Community Hospital inpatient areas, and provide ad-hoc support to hospice inpatient units Ensure risks within medicines management are identified and managed. Ensure compliance with all relevant medicinesrelated legislation and policy Provide input to consultant ward rounds/team meetings. Train, teach and supervise other members of the pharmacy team. Provide education on medicines for other healthcare professionals, patients and carers. Advise senior and junior medical staff and nurses on medicines management issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, or equivalent
• Current and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of recent continuing personal learning and development

Desirable

• Educated to Post-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma/ certificate/diploma in Psychiatric therapeutics (Aston) or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience
Essential

• Post registration experience
• Experience of working with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Recent hospital experience
• Some experience of working within mental health
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of answering medicines information queries
• Experience of planning, implementing, analysing, reporting and changing practice through audit
• Experience of implementing medicines management policies and procedures
• Experience of delivering training packages for staff and service users

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, or equivalent
• Current and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of recent continuing personal learning and development

Desirable

• Educated to Post-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma/ certificate/diploma in Psychiatric therapeutics (Aston) or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience
Essential

• Post registration experience
• Experience of working with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Recent hospital experience
• Some experience of working within mental health
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of answering medicines information queries
• Experience of planning, implementing, analysing, reporting and changing practice through audit
• Experience of implementing medicines management policies and procedures
• Experience of delivering training packages for staff and service users