# Clinical Pharmacist for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-pharmacist-for-mental-health-and-learning-disabilities/9edac444-c76a-4b27-b557-3932665de455 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-pharmacist-for-mental-health-and-learning-disabilities/9edac444-c76a-4b27-b557-3932665de455.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Hatfield - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £41,957 - £58,785 per annum pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T12:31:08.696Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Radlett/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mental_Health_Learning_Disabilities/Mental_Health_Learning_Disabilities-v8092436 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8092436?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6/7 progression depending on experience Owing to the current post holder's retiring or moving on to a senior position within HPFT, we are seeking to appoint TWO pharmacists to a permanent contract. These roles represent an excellent opportunity for candidates at either Band 6 or Band 7 level. You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable but is not essential. Why Join Us? - Be part of an Outstanding Trust, focused on developing innovative patient care in mental health - Direct Band 7 placement possible for candidates demonstrating the required skills and experience Here’s what our team says: “Working as a clinical pharmacist on a mental health ward is incredibly rewarding. I support patients to get the most from their medicines, helping to continually improve the quality and safety of their care. I also work closely with doctors, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team—offering advice and support to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Being part of a team that makes a real difference every day brings a strong sense of personal and professional satisfaction.” – Current Clinical Pharmacist ### Main duties of the job As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will: - Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across various mental health settings, including acute and older adult care, child and adolescent units, learning disability services, and forensic wards. - Lead and contribute to impactful projects that drive forward the Trust’s Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Strategy, supporting continuous improvement in patient care. - Demonstrate flexibility, strong communication (both written and verbal), and exceptional clinical and organisational skills. You will work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing compassion, respect, and understanding toward individuals with mental health challenges. - You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday duty, following a period of induction and training. - Maintain active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking environment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Job Summary - The Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team within HPFT provides dispensary and clinical pharmacy services to mental health, learning disabilities and child and adolescent (CAMHS) services across Hertfordshire and beyond, where HPFT is contracted to provide a service. - The post holder will contribute to the work of the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team to deliver the standards set by regulators and professional bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm) etc. - The service will be provided to all medical, nursing, managerial, pharmaceutical and clinical professionals working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities in designated units for which the post holder will be responsible. - All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Key Responsibilities: To provide specialist pharmaceutical advice concerning the care and treatment of service users in Mental Health (including Forensics) and Learning Disabilities Services and to promote safe, effective, and evidence-based cost-effective use of medicines within the Trust. - To provide specific advice to clinical team members on the management of medicines related issues, such as drug interactions, medicines use in pregnancy, unlicensed/off-label use of medicines etc. - To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical pharmaceutical support to designated areas to maximise benefits and minimise risk to service users. This will include medicines reconciliation, prescription review, medication reviews, identification and management of drug interactions and adverse effects, advice on clinical monitoring, medicines information, advising on supply problems, compliance with legislation, compliance with Trust policies and guidelines and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings where appropriate. - Participate in relevant quality improvement (QI) projects to support service improvements and learning and development. - To support on updating, reviewing, and maintaining Trust Policies and Guidance in relation to medicines. - To attend relevant team meetings; attend and contribute to pharmacy team meetings, this may involve clinical presentations and case studies. - To supervise junior pharmacy staff and students in their delivery of the pharmacy service. - Participate in the dispensary rota in line with departmental requirements and recognised best practice. - Participate in the provision and development of patient education sessions on relevant wards and units. - Assist senior pharmacy colleagues in the development and delivery of training for clinical staff (e.g., prescribers, nurses) within the Trust. This may include participation in the Trust’s induction programme. - Participant in ward-based training to undergraduate students and in training programmes for pharmacy and other healthcare staff. - Be responsible for own continuing professional development in line with professional requirements, in order to continue to update clinical knowledge and skills. Please see the attached JD for further details. ## Job Details Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6/7 progression depending on experience Owing to the current post holder's retiring or moving on to a senior position within HPFT, we are seeking to appoint TWO pharmacists to a permanent contract. These roles represent an excellent opportunity for candidates at either Band 6 or Band 7 level. You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable but is not essential. Why Join Us? Be part of an Outstanding Trust, focused on developing innovative patient care in mental health Direct Band 7 placement possible for candidates demonstrating the required skills and experience Here’s what our team says: “Working as a clinical pharmacist on a mental health ward is incredibly rewarding. I support patients to get the most from their medicines, helping to continually improve the quality and safety of their care. I also work closely with doctors, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team—offering advice and support to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Being part of a team that makes a real difference every day brings a strong sense of personal and professional satisfaction.” – Current Clinical Pharmacist ## Job Description As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will: Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across various mental health settings, including acute and older adult care, child and adolescent units, learning disability services, and forensic wards. Lead and contribute to impactful projects that drive forward the Trust’s Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Strategy, supporting continuous improvement in patient care. Demonstrate flexibility, strong communication (both written and verbal), and exceptional clinical and organisational skills. You will work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing compassion, respect, and understanding toward individuals with mental health challenges. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday duty, following a period of induction and training. Maintain active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking environment. ## Responsibilities Job Summary The Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team within HPFT provides dispensary and clinical pharmacy services to mental health, learning disabilities and child and adolescent (CAMHS) services across Hertfordshire and beyond, where HPFT is contracted to provide a service. The post holder will contribute to the work of the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team to deliver the standards set by regulators and professional bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm) etc. The service will be provided to all medical, nursing, managerial, pharmaceutical and clinical professionals working in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities in designated units for which the post holder will be responsible. All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Key Responsibilities: To provide specialist pharmaceutical advice concerning the care and treatment of service users in Mental Health (including Forensics) and Learning Disabilities Services and to promote safe, effective, and evidence-based cost-effective use of medicines within the Trust. To provide specific advice to clinical team members on the management of medicines related issues, such as drug interactions, medicines use in pregnancy, unlicensed/off-label use of medicines etc. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical pharmaceutical support to designated areas to maximise benefits and minimise risk to service users. This will include medicines reconciliation, prescription review, medication reviews, identification and management of drug interactions and adverse effects, advice on clinical monitoring, medicines information, advising on supply problems, compliance with legislation, compliance with Trust policies and guidelines and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings where appropriate. Participate in relevant quality improvement (QI) projects to support service improvements and learning and development. To support on updating, reviewing, and maintaining Trust Policies and Guidance in relation to medicines. To attend relevant team meetings; attend and contribute to pharmacy team meetings, this may involve clinical presentations and case studies. To supervise junior pharmacy staff and students in their delivery of the pharmacy service. Participate in the dispensary rota in line with departmental requirements and recognised best practice. Participate in the provision and development of patient education sessions on relevant wards and units. Assist senior pharmacy colleagues in the development and delivery of training for clinical staff (e.g., prescribers, nurses) within the Trust. This may include participation in the Trust’s induction programme. Participant in ward-based training to undergraduate students and in training programmes for pharmacy and other healthcare staff. Be responsible for own continuing professional development in line with professional requirements, in order to continue to update clinical knowledge and skills. Please see the attached JD for further details. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Engaging, compassionate and caring communication skills and in a form which is consistent with the person’s level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways when dealing with patients/family/carers on complex/sensitive issues - Good planning and organisation skills, with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines - Good communication skills, both oral and written - proven ability to communicate with patients, carers and all levels of healthcare professionals - Shows initiative and has well-developed problem-solving skills - Highly developed physical skills in dispensing, preparing, and checking of medicines involving a high level of accuracy. **Desirable** - Ability to work without close supervision, making decisions and acting upon them within the limitations and understanding of the job responsibilities, or to refer appropriately - Delivery of medicines education sessions to patients and staff ### Ability **Essential** - Ability to follow and act within Trust policies, procedures and national guidance - Ability to comment on policies and current practices and to review protocols - Self and staff development - Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations ### General **Essential** - Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) - Able to manage the dispensary workflow as the sole pharmacist ### Knowledge **Essential** - General pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge of medicines, and medicines optimisation - Understanding of adverse drug reactions and reporting - Knowledge of medication and high-risk medicines used in mental health **Desirable** - Understanding of medicines incident reporting ### Analytical **Essential** - Able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations which require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options - Skills for analysing drug charts & patient information to provide advice on medicines, dosages, production requirements, medicines information - Able to critically appraise clinical trial data and research papers ### Experience **Essential** - Clinical pharmacy experience of providing patient-focused and patient-facing medicines optimisation in sectors such as hospital, community pharmacy, or primary care. - Previous participation in audit, development of audit tools, data collection and collation **Desirable** - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge/experience working in a hospital setting - Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Pharmacy - BPharm / MPharm / BSc Pharmacy - Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with no restrictions - Demonstrates own CPD record/ or documented CPD including any additional areas of training through short courses **Desirable** - Registration with the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm) - Independent prescriber or working towards ## Documents - [refer a friend (pdf, 160.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2083) - [staff benefits (pdf, 888.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2165) - [guidance on ai usage in job applications (pdf, 55.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2305) - [clinical pharmacist job description & ps - band 6 (pdf, 608.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10399974) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.