Senior Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist & Teacher Practitioner

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist to support psychiatric pharmacy courses and clinical services. In this role, you'll assist in developing educational programmes while enhancing your clinical skills in a dynamic environment. Excellent IT proficiency and experience in writing and mentoring are desirable. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in mental health care. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to work in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical psychiatric pharmacist with strong organizational skills.
• Motivated with or working towards a Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy service to inpatient and community teams.
• Assist in the development and running of CPD programmes.
• Provide expert clinical advice on pharmacy-related matters.

Skills

Excellent I.T. skills

Experience of writing and publication

Mentoring experience

Education

Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has developed close links with Aston University and this has led to the development of a teacher-practitioner post between the Department of Psychiatric Pharmacy at Aston and the Trust.

Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and motivated clinical psychiatric pharmacist to work on the psychiatric pharmacy courses at Aston University, whilst at the same time continuing to develop their clinical skills and initiating a programme of practice research in the treatment of mental illness. The successful post holder will be well organised and highly motivated with, or currently working towards, the Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy or equivalent. They will also have excellent I.T. skills. Experience of writing, publication and mentoring will also be an advantage.

Contact

Johanne Deeks, Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Secure Services at BSMHFT – 0121 301 3100 or [e-mail]
Hannah Macfarlane, Pharmacy Programme Director – Mental Health Pharmacy Aston University – 0121 204 3954 or [e-mail]

Responsibilities

BSMHFT

• Provision of clinical pharmacy service to both inpatient and community teams
• Pharmacy support for mental health services and to develop existing and new service opportunities

Aston University

• Assist the course tutor in the development and running of postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes in psychiatric therapeutics and psychiatric pharmacy
• Assist in raising the profile of mental illness and psychiatric pharmacy at undergraduate level
• Participate in undergraduate and OSPAP teaching when the opportunity arises and time permits

Including but not limited to

• Provide clinical pharmacy input to wards and departments and the further development of these services, including active contribution at ward rounds, case conferences and other clinical meetings
• Provide expert advice on pharmacy related matters
• Provide expert clinical advice on all medicine related matters
• Support the development of the clinical pharmacy service to clinical teams across service programmes and divisions
• Participate in the supervision and development of clinical pharmacists in their roles as members of clinical teams within the service programmes
• Assist the course tutor in the development and running of the PG and CPD programmes in psychiatric therapeutics and psychiatric pharmacy
• Assist in raising the profile of mental illness and psychiatric pharmacy at undergraduate level
• Participate in undergraduate and OSPAP teaching when the opportunity arises and time permits

About Us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Expiry

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.