About the role
To provide 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 wards). To provide professional expertise, advice, support and training to health care professionals and patients within the Trust.
Sites
* St Peters, Hemel Hempstead Hospital. HP2 4AD
* Oakmere South and North, Potters Bar Community Hospital. EN6 2RY
* Midway and Holywell ward, Langley House. WD25 9FG
Key Responsibilities
* and develop 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.
* To provide a patient focused pharmacy service to patients and staff including medicines reconciliation and full clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure safe and cost-effective use of evidence based and rational use of medicines, in line with local policies and national guidance ensuring medicines are optimised and risks to patients are minimized e.g. NICE, NHSE/I, PHE.
* Facilitate changes to the patients’ own use of medicines to improve safety, adherence and empower as much independent use of medicines as possible and appropriate.
* To support and implement efficient medicines management initiatives to reduce drug waste and drug spend and to support patient flow and facilitate timely discharges.
* To participate in ward rounds and MDTs where appropriate to ensure a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to medicines management, with a view to ensuring continuity of pharmaceutical care for patients in different healthcare settings.
* To optimise medications by undertaking Structured Medication Reviews and provide counselling to all patients.
About Central London Community Healthcare
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 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.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Shruti Ranpuria
Job title: Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
Email address: Shruti.ranpuria@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07796816697
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