H&FN PCN and Rotational PCN & Rehabilitation Services Pharmacist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community healthcare seeks dynamic pharmacists to join their Medicines Management Team. This exciting role involves conducting medication reviews, providing clinical pharmacy services, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. You'll gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment that champions community health. With opportunities for professional development and flexible working options, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in the healthcare sector while enjoying the vibrant city of London. If you're passionate about improving lives through pharmacy, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in clinical pharmacy is essential.
• Independent prescribing qualification or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews and long-term condition consultations.
• Provide high-quality clinical pharmacy service in a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Medicines Management

Decision-Making

Communication

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Relationship Building

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy

Professional registration with the GPhC

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Tools

CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

Job description

Do you want to make a tangible difference to people's lives, with the best of London on your doorstep?

H&FN PCN and Rotational PCN & Rehabilitation Services Pharmacist

Band 7

Main area: Clinical Pharmacist
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 824-CORP-6870828

Site: Central London Community Health
Town: London
Salary: Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities in 11 London Boroughs and Hertfordshire.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to ensure our patients receive great care closer to home.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit two dynamic and innovative pharmacists to join the Medicines Management Team. One opportunity is based at GP practices across Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN, and the other is a rotational post across Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN and our rehabilitation units.

The postholders will gain experience in conducting structured medication reviews, carrying out long-term condition consultations, providing a high-quality clinical pharmacy service, and working within a multidisciplinary setting to provide specialist expertise.

The postholders may also be required to travel to other sites and services within the organisation, requiring flexibility as the organisation continues to grow. A car would be useful for traveling but is not essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holders must have post-registration experience in either hospital or community pharmacy and/or GP practices. Previous experience in community health services or primary care is desirable. A postgraduate qualification to at least diploma level or working towards or completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, as well as an independent prescribing qualification or currently working towards completion of this, is desirable.

A sound knowledge of prescribing and medicines management issues faced in both primary and secondary care is essential, along with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Additionally, compassion, flexibility, excellent communication, and time management skills are essential, as well as the ability to build relationships with various health and social care professionals.

Working for our organisation

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 (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support, and development in your career

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Takes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolio
• Uses reflective practice for personal and professional development
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or working towards)
• Independent prescribing qualification (or working towards)
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma (or working towards)

Experience

• Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information, and prescribing advice
• Experience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environment
• Primary care experience including Community Services
• Experience in supervising a team/service and line management
• Experience of training others
• Experience of audit techniques

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability.

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.

Name: Upriya Patel
Job title: Clinical Community Health Services Pharmacist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0734 188 9922