Job summary
To provide 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 wards). To provide professional expertise, advice, support and training to health care professionals and patients within the Trust.
This role is required to cover Bedded Services in Hertfordshire and North London
Sites include:
St Peters, Hemel Hempstead Hospital. HP2 4AD
Oakmere South and North, Potters Bar Community Hospital. EN6 2RY
Midway and Holywell ward, Langley House. WD25 9FG
Main duties of the job
- 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 Pharmacist for Hertfordshire and Lead Pharmacist for Bedded Services.
- 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
- Facilitate changes to the patients' own use of medicines to improve safety, adherence and empower as much independent use of medicines as possible and appropriate.
- To support and implement efficient medicines management initiatives to reduce drug waste and drug spend and to support patient flow and facilitate timely discharges
- To participate in ward rounds and MDTs where appropriate to ensure a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to medicines management, with a view to ensuring continuity of pharmaceutical care for patients in different healthcare settings.
- To optimise medications by undertaking Structured Medication Reviews and provide counselling to all patients
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
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
Skills & 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
- Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems and advanced spreadsheet skills
- To manage own time and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
- Car driver, 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)
Desirable
- Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade other
- Knowledge of interface issues
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.
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
Skills & 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
- Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems and advanced spreadsheet skills
- To manage own time and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to think clearly and work under pressure
- Car driver, 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)
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).
