Clinical Pharmacist - HMP Norwich

HCRG Care Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Agenda for Change benefits

My Reward Hub discounts

Job summary

HCRG Care Group invites a Clinical Pharmacist to join the team at HMP Norwich, working 28.5 hours per week. The role focuses on safe medicines management, with emphasis on patients with mental health needs and robust monitoring of antipsychotics.

The position combines dispensary duties with clinical patient-facing services, offering professional development within a challenging prison healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist.
• Master qualification in pharmacy or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Dispensary & Medicines Management: ensure safe, timely supply of medications within prison wings.
• Oversee safe transport and handling of medicines, adhere to Controlled Drug regulations.
• Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy staff and maintain daily dispensary operations.
• Conduct medication reviews and develop pharmaceutical care plans.
• Participate in clinics and advise on prescribed and OTC medications.

Skills

Medicines management

Clinical pharmacy

Pharmacy supervision

Education

Master

Job description

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£49,387 - £56,515 FTE with Afc terms and conditions and NHS Pension

Weekly contracted hours

28.5

Closing Date

05/10/2026

Job category

HCRG - Additional Clinical Services

Service type

HCRG - Custodial Services

Job Introduction

HMP Norwich
Hours: 28.5 per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norwich. We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in providing safe, high-quality medicines management, with a particular focus on supporting patients with mental health needs and ensuring robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications.

This role combines both dispensary-based duties and clinical patient-facing services, offering variety and professional development in a complex and rewarding environment.

Package Description

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Main Responsibilities

Dispensary & Medicines Management:

• Ensure the safe, timely, and secure supply of medications to prison wings.
• Oversee the safe transport and handling of medicines, adhering to Controlled Drug regulations.
• Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Maintain the day-to-day operation of the prison dispensary.

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct medication reviews and develop pharmaceutical care plans.
• Conduct comprehensive yearly audits focusing on compliance and best practices for Controlled Drugs, antibiotic usage, and the application of Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
• Provide structured medication reviews (SMRs) for eligible patients.
• Participate in clinics, offering advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• Manage minor ailments and common conditions within your clinical competency.
• Support patients in making the best use of their medicines through optimisation initiatives.
• Administer medications on the wing, depending on the business needs

Prescribing & Monitoring:

• Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure accuracy, legality, safety, and effectiveness.
• Review medication histories of new admissions, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Monitor antimicrobial prescribing in line with AMR guidelines.
• Evaluate prescribing trends and advise prescribers in line with formulary standards.

Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist
• Master