Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Job summary

Are you a qualified Pharmacist looking for a unique opportunity?EPUT Pharmacy are looking for qualified pharmacists with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team as a Band 6/7 clinical pharmacist. Joining our team of specialist mental health pharmacists we have roles which will support your professional development and provide opportunities to learn.

As well as spending time with a range of specialist professionals, we are keen to support your development and encourage learning through a variety of forums. We have recently joined with other mental health Trusts across the region to provide an exciting new psychopharmacology teaching programme which you will be able to join.

You will be supported to develop clinical skills through funded postgraduate study/qualification and to develop management skills.

Band 7 - you will have at least 2 years post-registration experience, have completed or be completing a post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification and possess well-developed clinical pharmacy skills.

Band 6 - we are happy to receive applications from newly qualified pharmacists or those who are keen to move from other sectors. You will be placed on our structured band 6 to 7 development pathway which will support you to progress to band 7.

Main duties of the job

You will provide clinical pharmacy services, enhancing the medicines-related care of patients, supporting the provision and development of medicines management services and participating in training, education, and audit as required. The department provides support to services including adult and older adult, forensic and learning disability services at a wide range of locations. You will be based in one, but will be required to support other locations.

Your primary role will be to provide clinical services to a dedicated area, and to develop skills and knowledge to enable you to contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings and ward rounds, and provide medicines education to patients, carers and staff. You will be supported by the senior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the team. You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as within a larger team.

You should be currently registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We welcome applicants from any background, including community pharmacy, with the passion to manage clinical services in a hospital setting. Experience in psychiatry would be an advantage but is not essential to fulfil this role, as you would be supported to identify and meet your learning needs, for example to undertake further postgraduate training in psychiatric pharmacy.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9453

Job locations

Brockfield House

Kemble Way, Runwell Chase

Wickford

SS11 7FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

    • To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy team.
    • To participate as an active member of specific wards / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
    • To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams.
    • To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines.
    • To support and participate in clinical audit.
    • To support in the education and training of staff groups.

    See the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

    • To actively contribute to, and participate in, the provision and development of pharmaceutical services within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Trusts pharmacy team.
    • To participate as an active member of specific wards / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
    • To contribute to the organisation and management of the clinical pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams.
    • To provide clinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illness in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines.
    • To support and participate in clinical audit.
    • To support in the education and training of staff groups.

    See the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • General Pharmaceutical Council registration
  • PG certificate/diploma in mental health pharmacy or equivalent experience. Willing to work towards
  • Member of the RPS / Faculty membership

Desirable

  • Independent prescriber / willing to work towards
  • Certificate in management studies / equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Evidence of tutoring and training
  • Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines etc

Skills / experience

Essential

  • IT/Computer skills
  • Relevant post registration experience / including mental health

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Experience of managing staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates Trust beliefs and values and models these
  • Driving licence / access to a car
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • General Pharmaceutical Council registration
  • PG certificate/diploma in mental health pharmacy or equivalent experience. Willing to work towards
  • Member of the RPS / Faculty membership

Desirable

  • Independent prescriber / willing to work towards
  • Certificate in management studies / equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Evidence of tutoring and training
  • Evidence of writing procedures, guidelines etc

Skills / experience

Essential

  • IT/Computer skills
  • Relevant post registration experience / including mental health

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Experience of managing staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates Trust beliefs and values and models these
  • Driving licence / access to a car

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way, Runwell Chase

Wickford

SS11 7FE


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way, Runwell Chase

Wickford

SS11 7FE


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacist Team Manager - Specialist Services

Oyinda Adeniyi

oyindamola.adeniyi@nhs.net

07815700306

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9453

Job locations

Brockfield House

Kemble Way, Runwell Chase

Wickford

SS11 7FE


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