Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 17 April 2025

Job summary

Bedded Units Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist - Band 7

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and innovative pharmacist to join our expanding Medicines Management team at Central London Community Healthcare Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a pharmacist to provide a clinical pharmacy service at our bedded units within Hertfordshire & North London (Full- time, Part- time, Flexible working will be considered)

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 providing and developing a high-quality specialist Clinical Pharmacy Service across a range of inpatient settings in the Community Hospitals (Rehabilitation Units, Interim Care Beds, Palliative Care, Discharge to Assess ward) covered by the Bedded Services team supported by the Lead Pharmacist for Hertfordshire and Lead Pharmacist for Bedded Services.

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 in each rotation and the ideal opportunity to develop strategic, quality improvement and leadership skills.

The post holder may be required to travel across the different sites within the Trust where we have Bedded Services Inpatients, therefore should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

About us

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
  • 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

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, HCAS dep. on Work base -Pro rata for part time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

824-CORP-7106141

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
  • Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Independent prescriber.

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

Sklils and 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
  • Excellent communicator - both verbal and written
  • Able 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
  • l organized
  • Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work

Desirable

  • Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade other
  • Knowledge of interface issues
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
  • Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • Independent prescriber.

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

Sklils and 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
  • Excellent communicator - both verbal and written
  • Able 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
  • l organized
  • Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work

Desirable

  • Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade other
  • Knowledge of interface issues

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacist- Community Health Services

Reena Devit

reenadevit@nhs.net

07572245793

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, HCAS dep. on Work base -Pro rata for part time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

824-CORP-7106141

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE


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