Clinical Pharmacist for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

NHS; Radlett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Radlett is seeking a Progressive Clinical Pharmacist to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across various mental health settings. The role offers progression from Band 6 to 7, requiring UK registration and a commitment to professional development. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and an empathetic approach. This position presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care and develop professional expertise in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Support for postgraduate qualifications

Direct Band 7 placement for suitable candidates

Qualifications

• UK Registered Pharmacist with relevant qualifications.
• Working towards or willing to obtain postgraduate qualification.
• Empathetic with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services in mental health settings.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice for service users.
• Lead impactful projects supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Good communicator, verbally and in writing

Empathetic and reassuring

Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Initiative and problem-solving skills

Ability to critically appraise clinical trial data

Education

UK Registered Pharmacist

Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Progressive Clinical Pharmacist - Band 6 to 7

This post offers an excellent opportunity for band 6 to 7 progression. Progression is subject to completion of necessary in‑house criteria. It also offers a great opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in a mental healthcare setting.

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
• Receive support for post‑graduate qualifications and, if relevant, the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway
• Direct Band 7 placement possible for candidates demonstrating the required skills and experience

Main Duties

• 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. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing compassion, respect, and understanding toward individuals with mental health challenges.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday duty, following a period of induction and training.
• Maintain active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice concerning the care and treatment of service users in Mental Health (including Forensics) and Learning Disabilities Services and promote safe, effective, and cost‑effective use of medicines within the Trust.
• Provide specific advice on drug interactions, medicines use in pregnancy, unlicensed/off‑label use, etc.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical pharmaceutical support, including medicines reconciliation, prescription review, medication reviews, identification and management of drug interactions and adverse effects, advice on clinical monitoring, medicines information, supply problems, compliance with legislation and Trust policies.
• Participate in relevant QI projects, support policy updating, attend and contribute to team meetings and pharmacy team meetings, including clinical presentations and case studies.
• Supervise junior pharmacy staff and students.
• Participate in dispensary rota, patient education sessions, and training for clinical staff (prescribers, nurses) within the Trust.
• Maintain own CPD in line with professional requirements.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• UK Registered Pharmacist
• Working towards or willing to obtain a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification
• Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) – desirable
• Additional short‑course training (computer training, etc.) – desirable
• Non‑medical prescriber – desirable

Person Specification – Experience

• Previous participation in audit, development of audit tools, data collection and collation
• Relevant experience in patient‑facing pharmacist roles
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge/experience in a hospital setting – desirable
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team – desirable
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of medication available for prescription in mental health – desirable

Person Specification – Skills

• Good communicator, verbally and in writing
• Empathetic and reassuring
• Judgement, analysis, interpretation and comparison of information
• Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet)
• Initiative and well‑developed problem‑solving skills
• Ability to critically appraise clinical trial data and research papers
• Work independently, teamwork, self‑confidence, influence professionals

Other Requirements

• Have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Show respect and treat people with dignity; communicate in a manner consistent with the person’s level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating
• Understand NHS issues, primary and secondary care interface, medicine legislation, adverse drug reactions and reporting
• Compliance with Trust Anti‑Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Policies, Code of Conduct and Equality & Diversity

Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check – subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
• UK Registration – applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Kingfisher Court Pharmacy Department, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9FB

Website: https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £40,617 to £56,908 a year, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAs)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 367‑CORP‑9948
• Job location: Kingfisher Court Pharmacy Department, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9FB