Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and innovative Senior Pharmacist to join the expanding Medicines Management team at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.This role would suit pharmacists with experience at NHS Band 8a levelwho are seeking a rewarding career in community healthcare and are keen to apply their expertise in a varied and patient focused environment. Candidates with experience in secondary care who are looking to transfer to a patient-centred environment and further develop their skills including service transformation, mobilisation/demobilisation projects, quality improvement, aswell as further developing leadership and management skills, are warmly encouraged to apply.You will join an established, supportive and experienced team to enhance the service provided, with opportunities to use your existing skills and knowledge, while continuing to develop professionally within a growing service.If you would like to know more about what it is like working as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician at CLCH, watch this short video:https://youtu.be/xHrr-CIi0sIIf you have previously applied for this role and were unsuccessful, we ask that you do not reapply at this timeMain duties of the jobo Support and deliver a high quality clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to patients in Community Hospitals.o Ensure an integrated approach to medicines management and continuity of pharmaceutical care for patients admitted from primary and secondary care into Community Hospitals.o Contribute to the Trust's clinical governance through interventions that optimise medicines management across all relevant areas of practice.o Lead, manage and develop staff within the Bedded Services team who work in Community HospitalsThe post holder will work as an active member of the Medicines Management team, contributing to the delivery of a safe, high quality and legally compliant service that aligns with national and local policies and priorities.Depending on development and service needs, the post holder will be expected to work across Central London Community Healthcare Trust locations within the London area and may at times be required to work at other CLCH sites/localities to ensure Community Hospital patients have access to high quality clinical pharmacy services. Flexibility will be required as the organisation evolves.About usWe 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.DetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 33.89 an hour 12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) ContractBankWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number824-BANK- SMPBSJob locationsParsons Green Health Centre5-7 Parsons Green, FulhamLondonSW6 4ULUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesApplicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. Job description Job responsibilitiesApplicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.Person Specification Eduation/Qualifications EssentialVocational Masters Degree in PharmacyProfessional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalentPostgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma qualification or equivalentTakes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolioUses reflective practice for personal and professional developmentDesirableIndependent Prescriber or working towards qualification Experience EssentialPost-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing adviceExperience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environmentExperience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiativesExperience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groupsExperience of undertaking structured medicine reviewsExperience of training and tutoring in a hospital settingExperience of audit techniquesExperience in supervising a team / serviceDesirablePrimary care experience including Community Services / Experience of line management / Experience of project management Skills and Knowledge EssentialUnderstanding of the NHS and political environmentSound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary careUp to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledgeExcellent communicator - both verbal and written including presentation skillsExcellent clinical skillsEffective negotiation skills and ability to persuade othersGood inter-personal skills and ability to build relationshipsAbility to provide succinct and objective adviceFlexibility in approach to meet service needs and ability to support complex changesInnovative thinker and 'can do' approachDesirableKnowledge of interface issues Person Specification Eduation/Qualifications EssentialVocational Masters Degree in PharmacyProfessional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalentPostgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma qualification or equivalentTakes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolioUses reflective practice for personal and professional developmentDesirableIndependent Prescriber or working towards qualification Experience EssentialPost-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing adviceExperience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environmentExperience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiativesExperience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groupsExperience of undertaking structured medicine reviewsExperience of training and tutoring in a hospital settingExperience of audit techniquesExperience in supervising a team / serviceDesirablePrimary care experience including Community Services / Experience of line management / Experience of project management Skills and Knowledge EssentialUnderstanding of the NHS and political environmentSound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary careUp to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledgeExcellent communicator - both verbal and written including presentation skillsExcellent clinical skillsEffective negotiation skills and ability to persuade othersGood inter-personal skills and ability to build relationshipsAbility to provide succinct and objective adviceFlexibility in approach to meet service needs and ability to support complex changesInnovative thinker and 'can do' approachDesirableKnowledge of interface issuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.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 CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral London Community Health TrustAddressParsons Green Health Centre5-7 Parsons Green, FulhamLondonSW6 4ULUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCentral London Community Health TrustAddressParsons Green Health Centre5-7 Parsons Green, FulhamLondonSW6 4ULUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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