Wandle PCN Pharmacist

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 16 March 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a change within the pharmacy world? Want to develop your skills as a clinical pharmacist? If yes, this could be the post for you:

We are looking to recruit one dynamic and innovative pharmacist to join the Medicines Management Team for fixed term maternity cover, based in GP practices in Wandle Primary Care Network.

The postholder will gain experience in conducting structured medication reviews, carry out long term condition consultations, providing a high-quality clinical pharmacy service, working within a multidisciplinary setting with a variety of healthcare professionals and provide specialist expertise.

The postholder may also be required to travel to other sites and services within the organisation so will require flexibility as the organisation continues to grow and will include lone working. A car would be useful for travelling but is not essential.

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is the largest community healthcare provider in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff. We provide community health services to more than four million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We support our staff to from the point of entry to develop their careers so that they can reach their potential in a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive environment, while continuing to deliver innovative and compassionate healthcare for our communities.

Main duties of the job

The postholder must have post registration experience in either hospital or community pharmacy and/or GP practices. Previous experience in community health services or primary care is desirable.

A postgraduate qualification to at least diploma level or working towards or completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway as well as independent prescribing qualification or currently working towards completion of this is desirable.

A sound knowledge of prescribing and medicines management issues faced in both primary and secondary care is essential with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Additionally, compassion, flexibility, excellent communication and time management skills are essential and the ability to build relationships with various health and social care professionals.

About us

Just as we care about our service user's wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the Trust and local induction to introduce you to the role 0-19 services.
Bespoke housing is available for key workers within central London: https://www.sharetobuy.com/
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support, and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum exc. HCAS (Dependent on location)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-CORP-7014651

Job locations

Wandle PCN

South West London

SW6 4UL

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy
Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Takes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolio
Uses reflective practice for personal and professional development

Desirable

Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or working towards)
Independent prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing advice

Desirable

Experience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environment
Primary care experience including Community Services
Experience in supervising a team/service and line management
Experience of training others
Experience of audit techniques
Project management experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care
Understanding of the NHS and political environment
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written including presentation skills and report writing
Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy
Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Takes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolio
Uses reflective practice for personal and professional development

Desirable

Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or working towards)
Independent prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing advice

Desirable

Experience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environment
Primary care experience including Community Services
Experience in supervising a team/service and line management
Experience of training others
Experience of audit techniques
Project management experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care
Understanding of the NHS and political environment
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written including presentation skills and report writing
Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems

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.