Central London Community Health Trust

Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

The closing date is 05 March 2026

Job summary

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

We are looking for part time and full time pharmacists to provide a clinical pharmacy service to our inpatients in our Rehabilitation Service across the Trust

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:

CLCH is one of the largest Community Health Trusts in England and provides services across 11 CCGs to more than two million people across ten London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We are part of 4 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). With the aim of shifting health care from acute hospitals to settings closer to people's homes, and moving away from reactive care to preventative care based on early interventions.

If you would like to know more about what it is like working as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician at CLCH, watch this short video

https://youtu.be/xHrr-CIi0sI

Main duties of the job

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 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 so will require some flexibility.

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation to understand the different options available with these vacancies, please contact:

Jayne Yeung jayneyeung@nhs.net or call on 07393 142 857

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

824-CORP-7792967

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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 structured medication review
Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups

Desirable

Primary and Community Health experience
Experience of audit techniques
Experience of training
Experience of project / change management

Skills & 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
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
Well organized
Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work

Desirable

Knowledge of interface issues
Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade others
To be organised, manage own time and prioritise workload effectively

Key Attributes

Essential

Health cleared by Occupational Health for the role specified.

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

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 structured medication review
Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups

Desirable

Primary and Community Health experience
Experience of audit techniques
Experience of training
Experience of project / change management

Skills & 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
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
Well organized
Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work

Desirable

Knowledge of interface issues
Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade others
To be organised, manage own time and prioritise workload effectively

Key Attributes

Essential

Health cleared by Occupational Health for the role specified.

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

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

Granville Road

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

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE

Employer's website

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