Bank Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist for Bedded Services

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a dynamic Senior Pharmacist to join the Medicines Management team for Bedded Services. You will be pivotal in delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation across community hospitals.

The role is Band 8a with full-time or part-time options, offering leadership opportunities, service transformation and professional development within a growing service. A strong NHS background is essential.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree and GPhC registration are essential.
• Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualifications are required.
• Experience in NHS community/secondary care pharmacy is preferred.
• Strong leadership, management and project delivery capabilities.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality medicines optimisation service in Community Hospitals.
• Develop and manage the Bedded Services medicines management team.
• Drive governance improvements and audit initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across primary and secondary care.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Team leadership

Communication skills

Governance & QI

Auditing

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

Independent Prescriber (or training)

Job description

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Bank Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist for Bedded Services

Band 8a

Main area Pharmacist for Bedded Services in Community Services Grade Band 8a Contract Bank Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Other

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5pm) Job ref 824-BANK- SMPBS

Site Parsons Green Health Centre Town London Salary £33.89 12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) Salary period Hourly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

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

This role would suit pharmacists with experience at NHS Band 8a levelwho are seeking a rewarding career in community healthcare and are keen to apply their expertise in a varied and patient focused environment. Candidates with experience in secondary care who are looking to transfer to a patient-centred environment and further develop their skills including service transformation, mobilisation/demobilisation projects, quality improvement, aswell as further developing leadership and management skills, are warmly encouraged to apply.

You will join an established, supportive and experienced team to enhance the service provided, with opportunities to use your existing skills and knowledge, while continuing to develop professionally within a growing service.

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:

If you have previously applied for this role and were unsuccessful, we ask that you do not reapply at this time

Main duties of the job

• Support and deliver a high quality clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to patients in Community Hospitals.
• Ensure an integrated approach to medicines management and continuity of pharmaceutical care for patients admitted from primary and secondary care into Community Hospitals.
• Contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance through interventions that optimise medicines management across all relevant areas of practice.
• Lead, manage and develop staff within the Bedded Services team who work in Community Hospitals

The post holder will work as an active member of the Medicines Management team, contributing to the delivery of a safe, high quality and legally compliant service that aligns with national and local policies and priorities.

Depending on development and service needs, the post holder will be expected to work across Central London Community Healthcare Trust locations within the London area and may at times be required to work at other CLCH sites/localities to ensure Community Hospital patients have access to high quality clinical pharmacy services. Flexibility will be required as the organisation evolves.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Eduation/Qualifications

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma qualification or equivalent
• Takes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolio
• Uses reflective practice for personal and professional development
• Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification

Experience

• Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing advice
• Experience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives
• Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
• Experience of undertaking structured medicine reviews
• Experience of training and tutoring in a hospital settingExperience of audit techniques
• Experience in supervising a team / service
• Primary care experience including Community Services / Experience of line management / Experience of project management

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of the NHS and political environment
• Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care
• Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Excellent communicator – both verbal and written including presentation skills
• Excellent clinical skills
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade others
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to provide succinct and objective advice
• Flexibility in approach to meet service needs and ability to support complex changes
• Innovative thinker and ‘can do’ approach
• Knowledge of interface issues

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.