Band 7 Prison Services Pharmacist | Medicines Optimisation

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

West of England

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Prison Services Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation and deliver structured reviews in a secure environment at HMP Bristol. You will manage repeat prescribing, support high-risk medicines, and provide expert pharmaceutical advice within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent), GPhC registration, and experience in UK prison, hospital, or community settings.

Qualifications

Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent, or currently working towards this.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver structured medication review and minor ailment clinics.
Manage repeat prescribing and reauthorisation through SystmOne.
Provide medicines advice, adherence support and clinical reviews.
Support patients with long-term conditions and high-risk medicines.
Make evidence-based recommendations to prescribers.
Support medicines governance, formulary management and clinical audits.
Analyse medicines data and identify risks and areas for improvement.
Provide education and training to pharmacy and healthcare colleagues.
Undertake clinical screening and final accuracy checks when working in the dispensary.