Clinical Prison Pharmacist - Flexible Bank Hours

Oxleas; West of England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead and deliver high quality pharmaceutical care within prisons, including MURs, dispensing, and clinical services. You will organise weekly pharmacy service provision, supervise staff, and work with primary care colleagues to optimise formulary use and patient outcomes.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, CPD, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated healthcare in secure environments. UK prison experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree of Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice/Clinical Pharmacy/Mental Health or working towards.
• Registered Independent Pharmacist Prescriber.
• Member of or working towards Faculty Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Previous prison/hospital/community pharmacy experience in the UK.
• At least 4 years providing clinical pharmacy services.
• At least 2 years providing clinical services within prisons or GP practices.
• Experience in mental health or substance misuse clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Organise weekly pharmacy clinical service provision to the allocated prisons and plan work accordingly.
• Provide clinical services to the allocated prisons and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Maintain high standards in dispensing and clinical work and supervise the on-site pharmacy technician.
• Implement the prison formulary in collaboration with primary care colleagues.
• Generate monthly drug expenditure reports and advise prescribers on improvements.
• Perform clinical screening and final accuracy checks in the dispensary.
• Ensure timely delivery of services across the prison network.
• Participate in CPD and professional development within the prison pharmacy setting.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Prison pharmacy experience

Dispensing and clinical screening

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Registered with GPhC

Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice/Clinical Pharmacy/Mental Health or working towards

Registered Independent Pharmacist Prescriber

Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership

Job description

Oxleas is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to lead and deliver high quality pharmaceutical care within prisons, including MURs, dispensing, and clinical services. You will organise weekly pharmacy service provision, supervise staff, and work with primary care colleagues to optimise formulary use and patient outcomes.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, CPD, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated healthcare in secure environments. UK prison experience is essential.