Job summary
Bedded Units Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist - Band 7
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and innovative pharmacist to join our expanding Medicines Management team at Central London Community Healthcare Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a pharmacist to provide a clinical pharmacy service at our bedded units within Hertfordshire & North London (Full- time, Part- time, Flexible working will be considered)
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 providing and developing 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.
If you are successful, you will join the existing team of Band 7 pharmacists at the Trust covering a range of rehabilitation specialties. You will be supported by experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacists allowing you to gain new skills in each rotation and the ideal opportunity to develop strategic, quality improvement and leadership skills.
The post holder may be required to travel across the different sites within the Trust where we have Bedded Services Inpatients, therefore should hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed Job Description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached JD. Some of the duties include the following:
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed Job Description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached JD. Some of the duties include the following:
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Hospital experience
- Experience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives
- Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting
- Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
- Experience of structured medication review
Desirable
- Primary and Community Health experience
- Experience of audit techniques
- Experience of training
- Experience of project / change management
Sklils and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and political environment
- Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues
- Sound knowledge of Medicines Reconciliation on admission and discharge and Medicines Management processes
- Good core therapeutic knowledge
- Excellent communicator - both verbal and written
- Able to manage own time and prioritise workload effectively
- Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems and advanced spreadsheet skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in approach to meet service needs
- Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
- l organized
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work
Desirable
- Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade other
- Knowledge of interface issues
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Hospital experience
- Experience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives
- Evidence of basic teaching and tutoring in a hospital setting
- Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
- Experience of structured medication review
Desirable
- Primary and Community Health experience
- Experience of audit techniques
- Experience of training
- Experience of project / change management
Sklils and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and political environment
- Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues
- Sound knowledge of Medicines Reconciliation on admission and discharge and Medicines Management processes
- Good core therapeutic knowledge
- Excellent communicator - both verbal and written
- Able to manage own time and prioritise workload effectively
- Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems and advanced spreadsheet skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in approach to meet service needs
- Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
- l organized
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work
Desirable
- Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade other
- Knowledge of interface issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
