Job Description
Job overviewAre you looking for a change within the world of pharmacy? Still want to work in the NHS but perhaps move away from secondary care?Still want to utilise transferable skills and make a difference to patient care in the community? If so, this could be the post for you.CLCH is one of the largest Community Health Trusts in England, providing services to more than two million people across London and Hertfordshire.
It is a diverse sector, providing a range of different services, all with the aim of shifting health care from acute hospital settings closer to people’s homes; moving away from reactive care to preventative care based on early interventions.We have are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, responsive and innovative Band 8a Pharmacist to join our experienced and expanding Medicines Management Team at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.You will support the Chief Pharmacist in implementing the Medicines Management Strategy in line with national and local policy and will have the opportunity to develop new skills in directorate activities including financial reporting, risk management, implementation of digital systems and quality improvement.You will support the Lead Pharmacist for Quality and Governance in line with their role as Medication Safety Officer for the trust. Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for providing medicines management support to community based teams and undertake core directorate activities including:Providing Medicines Management input to the Clinical Systems Team to support the ongoing development and deployment of digital systems (EPS and EPMA) throughout the Trust.Writing of governance and financial reports.Development of medicines management policies and supporting the patient group directions (PGDs) agenda.Implementation of patient safety initiatives e.g. drug alerts, patient safety alerts.Support the Medication Safety Officer of the trust by deputising in their absence.Assuring the safe and secure handling of medicines in community services in line with CQC requirements.Training health professionals in the community.Management of junior pharmacists and community health services technicians.As the successful candidate, you will have good communication and interpersonal skills and will need to be able to engage and influence a range of stakeholders including, service leads and clinicians.You should be flexible, plan and organise own workload as well as developing and supporting the junior staff.The post holder will be based in Parsons Green but may also be required to travel to other sites and services within the organisation and may be required to support bedded services so will require flexibility as the organisation continues to grow; please see the Trust website for the area that is covered.
Working for our organisationWe 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.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesApplicants 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 Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.Person specificationEducation/QualificationEssential criteria- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy & Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience through relevant short coursesDesirable criteria- Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice, such as management, leadership or education & training qualifications- RPS faculty memberExperienceEssential criteria- Post-qualification experience of drug information or prescribing advice- Contributed to investigations into medication errors within the NHS- Experience of training or teaching multidisciplinary healthcare professionals- Have a minimum of five years post registration experience- Experience of undertaking quality improvement, research and audit- Experience of multidisciplinary team workingDesirable criteria- Experience of providing pharmacy services in digital medicines- Project management experience- Primary and secondary care experience- Experience of audit techniques- Experience in supervising a team/service- Project management experienceOtherEssential criteria- Excellent communication skills– both verbal and written including presentation skills- Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret clinical and financial data.
Good problem solving skills.- Computer literate including word processing and advanced spreadsheet skills- Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against objectivesSkills and KnowledgeEssential criteria- Demonstrable evidence of up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge- Understanding of the NHS and political environment- Familiarity with Digital Medicines Systems including EPMADesirable criteria- Experience and knowledge of legislation to support medicines related activities including CAS Alerts, Never Events- Significant experience of project implementation- Knowledge and experience of provision of pharmacy services to community services