Clinical Pharmacist

Job overview

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for two enthusiastic, dynamic pharmacists to work within an innovative and progressive pharmacy department that is committed to improving patient care and patient outcomes.

There is 1 full time 37.5 hour per week post and 1 part time 30 hour per week post available.

The pharmacy department has expanded within recent years following investment in the team and we are looking to continue to improve and develop our team to ensure our patients get the best possible outcomes from their medicines.

You will  provide a  mental health pharmacy service to specialist mental health teams,  outpatient clinics for clozapine, depot antipsychotics and lithium where you will be actively involved in direct patient care.

Successful applicants will integrate within clinical teams as part of the multi-disciplinary approach delivering medicines optimisation including deprescribing and improving processes to reduce risks with medicines especially between different care settings. You will have opportunities to liaise across interfaces of care with other providers.

Closing date: 8th March 2026

Shortlisting: week commencing 9th March 2026

Interviews: w/c 23rd March 2026

Main duties of the job

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic and inspirational pharmacist who is committed to optimising the medicines of patients living with mental health problems. You would be joining a progressive pharmacy department which works closely with a range of healthcare professionals.

This is a rotational post where the successful applicant will rotate between inpatient services and community mental health services gaining a range of experience in specialties such as older peoples mental health, learning disabilities, adult mental health, forensic psychiatry and more.

Banding is either at Band 6 or 7 depending on experience. Anyone employed at Band 6 will progress to a Band 7 role upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (which is fully funded).  Please refer to the job description for further details.

Participation in Weekend, Bank Holiday and On call rotas will be required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.