Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 824-CORP-7410891
- Employer
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Parsons Green Health Centre
- Town
- Fulham
- Salary
- £64,156 - £71,148 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Pharmacy Information Officer
Band 8a
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - 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 make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Lead Pharmacist who will support the Chief Pharmacy Information Officer on the implementation and operational delivery of digital pharmacy systems, including Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA), across the Trust.
The postholder should possess strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record in managing complex projects within a healthcare environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our community. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in implementing and maintaining digital pharmacy systems while supporting staff training, governance, and system optimisation. This role plays a key part in ensuring patient safety, service efficiency, and compliance with Trust policies.
Working for our organisation
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Post-graduate qualification or evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) in clinical pharmacy, medicines management, or digital pharmacy systems
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or related specialty.
- Further qualifications in information technology, healthcare informatics, or digital health systems
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital or community healthcare setting, including a proven record in the development and management of electronic prescribing systems (e.g., EPMA).
- Proven experience in leading and managing change, particularly with regard to the integration of digital systems into clinical practice
- Experience in the development and delivery of training programs for healthcare professionals
- Practical experience in managing the use of medicines safely, including risk assessments, incident investigation, and safety alerts
- Experience in implementing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks related to medicines management and digital systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience with electronic pharmacy systems, formulary management, or digital health transformation projects
- Experience in auditing clinical practices and systems, particularly in relation to patient safety and quality improvement
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Strong knowledge of digital health systems, particularly EPMA, and their implementation in a clinical environment
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and external stakeholders
- Ability to design and deliver training programs for a wide range of healthcare professionals
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of healthcare informatics and the role of digital solutions in enhancing clinical practices and patient care
- Knowledge of current trends in digital health, clinical decision support systems, and patient safety initiatives
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Krupa Dave
- Job title
- Associate Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07810 853 291
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