Clinical Pharmacist - HMP Norwich

HCRG Care Group; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Band 7 AfC salary with NHS Pension

My Reward Hub discounts

Wellbeing support

Dedicated learning & development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist at HMP Norwich on a part-time basis (28.5 hours per week). The post offers AfC terms, NHS Pension, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will split time between dispensary duties and clinical patient care in a demanding, security-cleared environment.

The role focuses on medicines management, prescribing for suitable patients, and robust monitoring of antipsychotic and other medications within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist is essential.
• Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Independent prescriber certification is required.
• Previous experience in UK prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dispensary & Medicines Management duties including safe supply and handling of medications.
• Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy staff and maintain dispensary operations.
• Conduct medication reviews, audits, SMRs, and participate in clinics.
• Prescribe, review histories, monitor antimicrobial use, and advise on formulary standards.

Skills

GPhC registration

Independent prescriber

Clinical supervision

UK prison/hospital experience

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

# Clinical Pharmacist - HMP Norwich## Job Introduction**HMP Norwich****Hours:** 28.5 per week#### Package DescriptionAs 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**Essential*** Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist* Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent* An independent prescriber* Previous experience in UK-based prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settings**Desirable*** Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy* Experience delivering services to patients with mental health conditions or substance misuse issues* Ideally an Independent Prescriber######## About the Company**We change lives by transforming health and care.**Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company you'll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we'll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.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.### Clinical Pharmacist - HMP Norwich* **Salary**£49,387 - £56,515 FTE with Afc terms and conditions and NHS Pension* **Frequency**Annual* **Job Reference**HCRGCG/TP/158870/20673* **Contract Type**Permanent - Part Time* **Closing Date**5 October, 2026* **Job Category**HCRG - Additional Clinical Services* **Business Unit**HCRG - HMP Norwich* **Location**Norwich, United Kingdom* **Posted on**21 September, 2026