Clinical Pharmacist – Prison Health & Medicines Optimization

HCRG Care Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,133.33–£57,600 pro rata

Group Pension

My Reward Hub discounts/cashback

Wages on demand

Wellbeing resources & coaching

Learning & development pathways

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist for HMP Chelmsford, combining dispensary duties with clinical patient-facing services. You will focus on medicines management, safeguarding, and robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications to support mental health patients.

The role requires GPhC registration, an independent prescriber status, and postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy, with prior UK prison or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
• Independent Prescriber
• Experience in UK prison, hospital or community pharmacy
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
• Experience delivering services to patients with mental health conditions

Responsibilities

• Dispensary duties and clinical patient-facing services
• Medications management and ensuring safe, timely supply
• Clinical reviews, audits and PGD/ antibiotic stewardship
• SMRs and clinics to optimise medicines usage
• Support patients in using medicines effectively
• Administer medications on the wing as required

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmacy

Job description

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist for HMP Chelmsford, combining dispensary duties with clinical patient-facing services. You will focus on medicines management, safeguarding, and robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications to support mental health patients.

The role requires GPhC registration, an independent prescriber status, and postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy, with prior UK prison or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.