ICN pharmacist | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £59,490 - £66,239 . |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Croydon, CR7 7YE |
| Cwmni: | Croydon Health Services |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7227989/199-NN-7227989-AHP |
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ICN pharmacist
Band 8a
TheICNMedicinesOptimisationService(ICNMOS)isagroupofsixspecialistclinicalpharmacists and one Medicines Management Technician (MMT)workingacrosssixclinicalnetworksinCroydon.TheICNpharmacistssupportvulnerableandhouseboundpatientswithlongtermconditions,tousetheirmedicinessafelyandappropriatelyandtomanagetheirmedications independently for as long as possible.
Theserviceaimstoreducemedicines-relatedhospitaladmissionsandmedicationincidentsanderrors.By promoting better use of medicines in an at-risk population, the service also supports a reduction in inappropriate polypharmacy andmedicines waste.
ICN/ Neighbourhood core team members include GPs, pharmacists, community nurses, social workers and personal independencecoordinators.ICNcoreteamsattendweeklymulti-disciplinary“huddles”ateachGPpractice toidentifyhighrisk patients anddevelopcareplans.
*This is a maternity cover post for 12 months*
Interview Date TBC
TheseniorLocalityPharmacistfortheICNwill:
§ Provideexpertleadershipandspecialistprofessionaladviceonmedicinesmanagementwithinadesignated locality ICN and virtual wards.
§ Beresponsiblefordevelopingandmaintainingaservicetosupportmedicinesoptimisationissuesforpatientsindomiciliarysettings.Undertakemedicinereviewsandsupportpatientswiththeir medicinesindomiciliary,carehomeandfallsclinicsettings.
§ Makerecommendationsandsupportthedevelopmentofnecessaryframeworksforensuringsafemanagementofmedicinesthroughrelatedstrategy,policyandtrainingwithintheTrustand integrated community networks.
§ Superviseband7andband6juniorpharmacists,techniciansandpre-registrationgraduatesworkingin community services and ICNs, as required.
§ AttendandcontributeeffectivelytoICNandothermultidisciplinarymeetingse.g.GPhuddles,includingidentifyingindividualssuitablefordiscussion.
§ HaveaknowledgeofotherserviceslinkedtotheICNandtheirpartnerorganisationstoenableappropriate referral and signposting.
§ Beresponsiblefordevelopingsystemstocollatedata,casestudiesandotherrelevantinformationtoenable regular reports to be generated.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from several community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London, hence the importance of the Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency & Acute Medicine role in improving patients' experience during their stay. Nowadays more than ever, across the NHS, staff is working hard to meet growing demands and we're no exception.
With the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. In addition, we are offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
If you aspire for this opportunity to have a true impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference; a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
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This advert closes on Monday 14 Jul 2025