Clinical Pharmacist

Practice Plus Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 66,722 - 81,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brighton is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead the Pharmacy team. The role demands excellent clinical skills, leadership, and the ability to manage medicines within a prison healthcare environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £74,136 per annum and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK and be prepared for vetting checks.

Qualifications

• Must manage and lead a Pharmacy team effectively.
• Proficiency in delivering medicines management services.
• Experience in a prison healthcare setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pharmacy team and provide clinical advice.
• Deliver a legal and high-quality pharmacy service.
• Inspire leadership and maintain a good working environment.

Skills

Expert clinical advice on medicines

Good communication skills

Leadership

Knowledge of medicines legislation

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

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Base pay range

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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes, a category B male prison located near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, just a 5 minute walk away. The Prescribing course is fully funded and also the PCPEP. A busy and complex role with multidisciplinary working, having a real impact on patients, where you can make changes and improve their well-being. You will also run the safer prescribing and MDT sessions. Lots of scope to self‑develop in‑house. Hours: 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday 7:30 am‑3:30 pm, no weekends. Salary: This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £74,136 per annum FTE – depending on experience. How we support you: • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course • Competency framework • Regional and national career development opportunities • Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs • Support from the wider team.

As a Lead Pharmacist, your responsibilities will vary. You will manage and lead the Pharmacy team of 12, provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly‑pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern, medicines management and medicine optimisation services are provided to patients. Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high‑quality prison pharmacy service, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs. Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention. Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team. Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed. If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. Additional benefits: Discounts on shopping and leisure activities; support to grow in your role and continue your professional development; 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.