We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced pharmacist to be our inpatient ward pharmacy service lead. This role offers the opportunity to engage and work collaboratively at all levels within the organisation and system.
As a member of the pharmacy leadership team, you will be responsible for oversight and improvement of our pharmacy service to our inpatient wards.
You will have a clear vision for pharmacist prescribing on inpatient wards, relevant knowledge and experience, and experience working as a clinical pharmacist in mental health services.
You will demonstrate the Trust values and will continue to develop a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning which makes the pharmacy directorate at Bradford District Care NHS FT one of the best places to work.
We recognise the variety of opportunities available to pharmacy professionals and if you choose to join our team, we want you to feel valued and supported. We will work with you to fulfil your full potential whether that be through further education and training, new experiences or coaching and mentoring.
Responsibilities
* As the Lead Pharmacist on the inpatient unit the postholder will establish and develop a clinical model of working as a Non-Medical Prescriber on a designated acute mental health in-patient unit in order to ensure that appropriate medicines optimisation takes place across the whole of the patient pathway on the unit
* They are the expert in prescribing and the use of medicines, providing a link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering patient care ensuring the best experience and outcomes for patients from their medicines whenever and wherever their care is delivered
* Development and implementation of medicines related policies and guidelines and lead on groups/committees for ratification such as Medicines Management and Safety Group, Clinical Board and Drug and Therapeutics Committee
* Liaise with key stakeholders on the impact of new medicines and therapeutic options on the local health economy. Membership of the Pharmacy Leadership Team
Application Details
Closing Date: 18th January 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 19th January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Benefits
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Plus many more.
Other Information
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Jaspreet Sohal
Job title: Clinical Director of Pharmacy
Email address: jaspreet.sohal@bdct.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01274 363177
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