Clinical Pharmacist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health services provider is looking for a motivated pharmacist to deliver mental health clinical pharmacy services in Chester. The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of post-registration experience and have completed clinical pharmacy postgraduate studies. Responsibilities include contributing to pharmaceutical care and supporting pharmacy teams. The trust promotes inclusive recruitment and offers a strong commitment to professional development. Applications close on December 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience.
• Well-developed clinical pharmacy skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the 6Cs of care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and delivery of specialty mental health services.
• Meet pharmaceutical care needs of patients.
• Educate staff and patients on safe, effective medication use.
• Support and supervise pre-registration and student pharmacists.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical pharmacy skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Completion of clinical pharmacy post-graduate study

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within our team for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist with excellent communication skills to provide high quality Mental Health clinical pharmacy services. If you have a passion for delivering optimal patient care and can demonstrate this through the 6Cs of care – compassion, courage, communication, competence and commitment – then we would like to hear from you.

Position Details

• Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
• For a band 7 post, you will have at least 2 years post‑registration experience, be completing or have completed clinical pharmacy post‑graduate study and possess well‑developed clinical pharmacy skills.
• Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 29/12/2025 and the proposed interview date is week commencing 12/01/2026.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of specialist mental health clinical pharmacy services as part of the CWP pharmacy team.
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that pharmaceutical care needs of patients are met.
• Ensure that medicines management standards are upheld in all areas of the trust.
• Provide education on safe and effective use of medication to medical and nursing staff, patients and carers.
• Provide professional support and supervision to pre‑registration and student pharmacists.

About CWP

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

Equality and Diversity

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Induction and Training

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Application Process

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values‑based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.