Senior Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist & Teacher Practitioner

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist for a fixed-term role. The position involves collaboration with Aston University to support psychiatric pharmacy courses and enhance clinical skills. Candidates must hold MRPharmS registration and demonstrate experience in psychiatric pharmacy. The role includes providing clinical services and contributing to educational programmes. A competitive salary is offered, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health care in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in psychiatric pharmacy is essential.
• Good knowledge of mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical input to wards and departments.
• Assist in developing postgraduate and CPD programmes.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching when time permits.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Psychiatric pharmacy

IT skills

Education

MRPharmS or equivalent

Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary

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.

For further information, please contact either Johanne Deeks, Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Secure Services at BSMHFT on 0121 301 3100 or via email [e-mail], or Hannah Macfarlane, Pharmacy Programme Director – Mental Health Pharmacy Aston University on 0121 204 3954 or via email [e-mail].

Main Duties of the Job

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy input to wards and departments and 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

Person Specification – Training and Qualifications (Essential)

• MRPharmS or equivalent registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy (or equivalent) or currently working towards

Person Specification – Training and Qualifications (Desirable)

• Qualified as a non‑medical prescriber / Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• Management training

Person Specification – Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• Significant post registration experience including psychiatric pharmacy
• Evidence of having given lectures, talks, training (to some or all of: medical, nursing, pharmacy staff and patients)
• Good knowledge of Mental Health legislation with regard to consent to treatment

Person Specification – Knowledge and Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of writing distance learning and other training material
• Evidence of relevant publication experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.ukvisasandimmigration.gov.uk/.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here https://www.gov.uk/business/criminal-record-checks.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see https://www.nhs.uk/careers.

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.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working Pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

436-7644667

Job Location

Central Pharmacy, Entrance D, Fentham Road, Birmingham, B23 6AL

Employer Details

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's Website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/