Lead Pharmacist: Prison Medicines Leader & MDT Innovator

Practice Plus Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for the Pharmacy team at a category B male prison in Lewes. This role involves managing a team and providing expert clinical advice ensuring safe medicines management. The position offers a salary up to £74,136 annually and emphasizes career development. Candidates must be GPhC registered pharmacists with management experience and a commitment to improving patient well-being.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Management and leadership experience required.
• Clinical orientation and experience in primary care/GP setting preferred.
• Experience with accuracy checking and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 12 pharmacy staff.
• Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management.
• Deliver high-quality prison pharmacy services.
• Promote best practice in prescribing decisions.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Leadership

Clinical advice on medicines

Poly-pharmacy management

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacist

Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for the Pharmacy team at a category B male prison in Lewes. This role involves managing a team and providing expert clinical advice ensuring safe medicines management. The position offers a salary up to £74,136 annually and emphasizes career development. Candidates must be GPhC registered pharmacists with management experience and a commitment to improving patient well-being.