Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Pharmacist to join our inclusive, friendly and approachable team in South Hertfordshire, to provide a clinical pharmacy service on our rehabilitation wards at our community hospital sites in Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Potters Bar. Part time and flexible working options will be considered.
Are you looking for a rewarding career within the pharmacy world? Perhaps a move from secondary care but still wanting to work as a clinical pharmacist and help patients with their medicines? If yes, this could be the post for you.
As an integral member of the team, you will be providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst supporting to address both public health and social care needs of patients. You will be involved in conducting structured medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, long term conditions or high-risk patients ensuring an integrated approach to the management of medicines.
If you are successful you will join the existing team of Band 7 pharmacists at the Trust covering a range of rehabilitation specialties. You will be supported by experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacists allowing you to gain new skills and the ideal opportunity to develop strategic, quality improvement and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the development and maintenance of medicines related policies, protocols and procedures.
- To develop and review Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
- To contribute relevant articles to the monthly Medicines Management newsletter.
- To assist in the implementation of national and local prescribing strategies.
- To assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and audit initiatives to support safe medicines supply and use.
- To support medicines management projects and other medicines optimisation workstreams.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma qualification or equivalent
- Independent prescriber
Physical
Essential
- Health cleared by Occupational Health for the role specified
Experience
Essential
- Hospital experience
- Experience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives
- Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting
- Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
- Experience of structured medication review
Desirable
- Primary and Community Health experience
- Experience of audit techniques
- Experience of training
- Experience of project / change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and political environment
- Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues
- Sound knowledge of Medicines Reconciliation on admission and discharge and Medicines Management processes
- Good core therapeutic knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of interface issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator - both verbal and written
- To manage own time and prioritise workload effectively
- Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems and advanced spreadsheet skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in approach to meet service needs
- Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
- Well organized
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work
Personal
Essential
- Motivated, resourceful, methodical and analytical
- High standards in terms of conduct, manner and appearance
- Conscientious and reliable
- Courteous and respectful - relates well with all levels in the NHS
- Able to work independently and in a MDT environment
- Team worker
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma qualification or equivalent
- Independent prescriber
Physical
Essential
- Health cleared by Occupational Health for the role specified
Experience
Essential
- Hospital experience
- Experience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives
- Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting
- Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
- Experience of structured medication review
Desirable
- Primary and Community Health experience
- Experience of audit techniques
- Experience of training
- Experience of project / change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and political environment
- Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues
- Sound knowledge of Medicines Reconciliation on admission and discharge and Medicines Management processes
- Good core therapeutic knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of interface issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator - both verbal and written
- To manage own time and prioritise workload effectively
- Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems and advanced spreadsheet skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in approach to meet service needs
- Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
- Well organized
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work
Personal
Essential
- Motivated, resourceful, methodical and analytical
- High standards in terms of conduct, manner and appearance
- Conscientious and reliable
- Courteous and respectful - relates well with all levels in the NHS
- Able to work independently and in a MDT environment
- Team worker
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
