Let’s spring into action

Funding has been secured to support ten Community Pharmacy Engagement Leads aligned to the local Integrated Neighbourhoods. There are 22 Integrated Neighbourhoods so each lead will cover more than one area. The Community Pharmacy Lead will work with Clinical Directors (or designated contacts, GP practices, etc), Integrated Neighbourhood managers and community pharmacies to promote and develop integration in line with national and local priorities building strong relationships between GP practices, community pharmacies, and other neighbourhood partners, enabling and driving collaborative working to provide excellent patient care and improving patient outcomes. The leads will be managed by Community Pharmacy Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

Requirements

• You must be able to commit two days month for six months (July – December 2025). You will be paid £320 per day.
• You must work regularly in a community pharmacy within the Integrated Neighbourhood area for which you are applying – you can find a list of all pharmacies and Integrated Neighbourhood groupings here – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UrcDBDxJTcLOjx-HNs9-hAsZtEAC9r8u/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=107642967583418910440&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Ideally you will be available for the full day face to face training sessions which will take place in July/August (date and venue tbc)

Personal Specification – Skills, knowledge and values

• Works across organisational, professional and cultural boundaries and achieving results through collaboration, co-operation and communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively, negotiate and influence healthcare professionals to implement change.
• Makes sound judgements and brings in new ideas in complex situations.
• Is sensitive and understanding of other professional’s roles and responsibilities.
• Personal resourcefulness to lead change and reach goals.
• Evidence of working with a range of healthcare professionals.
• Awareness of NHS commissioning and partnership working
• Credibility and track record of close liaison with colleagues to support effective working relationship between all sectors

Next Steps

• Express interest using this form – https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JD3C1W/ before 5pm on 7^th July 2025
• If interviews are required these will take place week commencing 7^th July 2025 – these may be virtual or face to face.
• Successful candidates will be informed by email w/c 14^th July 2025

If you would like an informal chat about the role or have any questions, contact Rita – 07891 542878 or exec@cambslpc.org.uk