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-7816982
- 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
- 25/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Pharmacy Information Officer
Band 8a
Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)
At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.
Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.
We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.
Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.
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
Support in the design of Pharmacy digital systems and in pursuit of transformational change, maximising the opportunities for research, innovation, and improvement that Pharmacy digital, data, and technology offer to community healthcare.
The post holder will be responsible for:
• Supporting the operational delivery of digital pharmacy systems, including Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA), across the Trust.
• 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.
• The post holder will also hold line management responsibility for designated staff, ensuring effective performance, training, and development.
• Report directly to the Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO).
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants 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 Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
**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
- Devinder Kalsi
- Job title
- Lead medicines optimisation pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07775033181
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