Band 8a Locum Prisons Services Clinical Pharmacist – Newton Abbot

Pulsejobs.com; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare services is seeking a Band 8A Clinical Pharmacist to join their team at Denbury prison services. You will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to inmates, conducting medication reviews, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This full-time position offers an attractive hourly rate and a chance to make a significant impact on healthcare management within the prison system.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered with Master’s degree in pharmacy.
• 1 year of pre-registration training and experience in an NHS hospital setting essential.
• Previous clinical pharmacy experience, preferably in prison or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews and provide clinical advice.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and provide training to staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medicines

Education

GPhC Registration

Master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm)

1 year pre-registration training

Experience in NHS hospital setting

Experience in clinical pharmacy role

Job description

Role: Locum Prisons Services Clinical Pharmacist
Banding: Band 8a
Location: Newton Abbot
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 07:30AM – 17:30PM
Rate: £34 – £39 per hour

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 8A Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at the Denbury prison services. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to inmates, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, and contributing to the overall healthcare management within the prison.

Key Responsibilities:

You will conduct medication reviews and provide clinical advice on the safe and effective use of medicines. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines. You will provide education and training to healthcare staff on pharmaceutical matters. You will participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of healthcare policies.

Requirements:

• Education and Qualifications:
  • GPhC Registered.
  • 1 year pre-registration training.
  • Master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm) accredited by the GPhC.
  • Previous experience working in an NHS hospital setting is essential.
  • Experience in a clinical pharmacy role, preferably within a prison or similar setting.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong knowledge of medicines and their applications.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.