Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic, motivated and innovative Pharmacists to join our expanding Medicines Management team at Central London Community Healthcare Trust.
The Medicines Management team is very keen to ensure an equal and diverse workplace
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 utilising transferable skills? If yes, this could be the post for you.
We are looking for pharmacists to join our established and experienced team to enhance the service provided. You will be joining a team with opportunities to implement your skills and knowledge and develop them further.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable Pharmacist who is able to lead and support the Herts Medicines Management Team - to be flexible, plan and organise own workload aswell as developing and supporting the junior staff.
All roles in the team are considered developmental. As such, and in line with seeking to provide fairness and equal access to opportunities, the recruitment decision will take account of potential in candidates. To this end, demonstrating commitment to meeting the role criteria will be accounted for, alongside already having met them."
Main duties of the job
If necessary, depending on development and service needs, the post holder may need to work in different localities Trust wide as part of an integrated team to ensure high standards are maintained within Community Health Services and Bedded Services.
The post holder will support medicines management governance work streams in reviewing policies and procedures and to review risk management strategy aswell as providing professional expertise, advice on governance and patient safety whilst supporting the delivery of a high quality clinical pharmacy service and medicines optimisation service to patients across services within Herts.
There is no weekend working and oncall cover is provided remotely.
The Community Services sector is central to plans for the future of the health and social care system and is an area where we can really make a difference. If you are looking for a new challenge and want the opportunity to make real, sustainable contributions that benefit the patient long term, this could be the role for you.
The post will require travelling between CLCH sites covered by the Herts Medicines Management team so please check the geographical coverage of the organisation before applying. Flexibility will be required to travel to different sites sometimes within London and as the organisation continues to grow. A car would be useful for travelling.
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:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide professional expertise, advice, support and training on policies and practice to health care professionals across the Trust.
To contribute to the clinical governance of the Trust through interventions which optimise the management of medicines in all relevant areas of practice.
To support and deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service and medicines optimisation service to patients in Community Hospitals and ensure an integrated approach to the management of medicines and continuity of pharmaceutical care across the interface
To lead, manage and develop staff within the team
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of 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
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
Desirable
Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification
Experience
Essential
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 setting
Experience of audit techniques
Experience in supervising a team / service
Desirable
Primary care experience including Community Services
Experience of line management
Experience of project management
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
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
Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade others
Good inter-personal skills and ability to build relationships
Ability to provide succinct and objective advice
Good problem-solving skills
Team player but able to work independently
Demonstrates initiative ? Demonstrates excellent decision-making skills and is able to understand complex information
Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret clinical and financial data
To manage own time, prioritise workload effectively and work to tight deadlines
Computer literate - working knowledge of office applications, internet, email and electronic diary systems
Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against objectives
Can identify and manage risks and evaluate quality of own work and service
Ability to adapt to different working environments
Desirable
Knowledge of interface issues
Understanding of the NHS and political environment
Key Attributes
Essential
Self-motivator and commitment to supporting high quality medicines managemen
Flexibility in approach to meet service needs and ability to support complex changes
Innovative thinker and 'can do' approach
