Job summary
- Main area
- pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 824-CORP-7410786
- Employer
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Parsons Green Health Centre
- Town
- Fulham
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy information Officer
Band 7
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 Pharmacist who will support the Lead 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 clinical knowledge, knowledge about clinical pathways and guidance as well as promoting patient safety. 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
- BTEC/ NVQ level 3 certificates or Vocational Masters
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post-qualification UK ward based hospital/community health practice in dispensing and medicines optimisation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems (e.g., EPMA).
- Experience in delivering training and supporting digital pharmacy systems.
- Experience of medication history taking and medicines reconciliation processes
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of audit and / or research
- Experience of developing training packages / educational plan
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy and medication safety protocols.
- Ability to maintain and build digital pharmacy systems, including user account and drug file management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with staff and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in audit and data management to support continuous improvement.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to manage and resolve technical issues within pharmacy IT systems.
- Experience in supporting system upgrades and improvements.
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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