Central London Community Health Trust

Pharmacist (Ruby Ward - Fixed Term) (Band 7)

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Job summary

Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

Central London Community HealthcareTrust (CLCHT) NHS Trust

Band 7 (1.0 WTE) & (0.71 WTE)

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.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and innovative Pharmacist to join our friendly and approachable Medicines Management team at CLCHT. The postholder to work predominantly in North Central London division but will also be required to travel to other Bedded Services sites within the organisation so will require flexibility. The base site will be Finchley Memorial.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a full time or a part time Pharmacist to provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to our inpatients in our Rehabilitation Service across the Trust to the London sites.

CLCH is one of the largest Community Health Trusts in England and provides services across 11 CCGs to more than two million people across tenLondon boroughs and Hertfordshire. We are part of 4 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs). 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.

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 specialities. You will be supported by experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacists allowing you to build new skills and have the opportunity to develop strategic, quality improvement and leadership skills.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
  • Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

12 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

824-CORP-2951-A

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide 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 Bedded Services Pharmacist.
  • To provide support and guidance to Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians
  • To be responsible for individualised patient pharmaceutical care ensuring clinical prioritisation on a day-to-day basis at ward level.
  • 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

    Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide 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 Bedded Services Pharmacist.
  • To provide support and guidance to Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians
  • To be responsible for individualised patient pharmaceutical care ensuring clinical prioritisation on a day-to-day basis at ward level.
  • 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

    Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and 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
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

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

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

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Pharmacist for Community Hospitals

Darshna Shah

darshna.shah@nhs.net

07393469714

Details

Date posted

12 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

824-CORP-2951-A

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE


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