Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacist? If so, we would like you to join Lincolnshire Community Health Services Pharmacy and Medicines Management Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, responsive and innovative pharmacist to join our experienced and expanding team as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist.
Please note this position will not commence before July 2025
Main duties of the job
You will lead, develop and deliver clinical pharmacy service to ensure an optimum, progressive and efficient service that meets demand.
You will need to provide professional advice, support and training on medicines related policies and practice to health professionals in a diverse range of specialist community health services.
You will support the Chief Pharmacist in implementing the Medicines Optimisation Strategy, undertake and develop Quality Improvement projects in line with local and national policies. You will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective medication use, promote health education and support public health initiatives.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing team.
- Opportunities for further professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care within the community
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing team.
- Opportunities for further professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care within the community
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's in Pharmacy
- Qualified Pharmacist - Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Training qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance
- Relevant legislation relating to drugs, medicines, and pharmacy practice
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Pharmacy services
- Demonstrates ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information
- Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth
Knowledge
Essential
- Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following: Workforce Finance/budget Supplies/procurement Performance
- An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment
- Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy
- Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries
- Experience of developing & delivering training/education
- Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints
Desirable
- Project management
- Involvement in CQC inspections
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders
- Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data
- Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts & problem solve
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated
Other
Essential
- Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive
- Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's in Pharmacy
- Qualified Pharmacist - Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Independent Prescriber
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Training qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance
- Relevant legislation relating to drugs, medicines, and pharmacy practice
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Pharmacy services
- Demonstrates ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information
- Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth
Knowledge
Essential
- Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following: Workforce Finance/budget Supplies/procurement Performance
- An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment
- Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy
- Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries
- Experience of developing & delivering training/education
- Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints
Desirable
- Project management
- Involvement in CQC inspections
Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders
- Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data
- Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts & problem solve
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated
Other
Essential
- Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive
- Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Ability to work under pressure
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.
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.
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).
