Clinical Pharmacist: Prison Medicines & Mental Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension

Rewards Hub discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Service at HMP Chelmsford. The role focuses on safe medicines management, supporting patients with mental health needs, and monitoring antipsychotic therapies.

It combines dispensary duties with clinical, patient-facing services in a challenging, professional environment. You will conduct reviews, audits, and SMRs, supervise staff, and participate in prescribing and monitoring activities to optimise care.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is essential.
• Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Independent prescriber status desirable.
• Experience in UK prison, hospital or community pharmacy settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, timely, and secure supply of medications to prison wings.
• Oversee transport and handling of medicines in line with regulations.
• Provide supervision to pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Conduct medication reviews and audits to support best practices in CGs and PGDs.
• Perform structured medication reviews (SMRs) and contribute to clinics.
• Support patients to optimise their medicines and provide patient-facing advice.

Skills

GPhC registration

Independent prescriber

Clinical pharmacy

Medicines management

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Service at HMP Chelmsford. The role focuses on safe medicines management, supporting patients with mental health needs, and monitoring antipsychotic therapies.

It combines dispensary duties with clinical, patient-facing services in a challenging, professional environment. You will conduct reviews, audits, and SMRs, supervise staff, and participate in prescribing and monitoring activities to optimise care.