Pharmacist

NHS; Blaby; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Prescribing Pharmacist for a full-time role at HMP Fosse Way. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality prison pharmaceutical service, with additional support for professional development and competitive salary. Candidates should have a relevant pharmacy degree and the legal right to work in the UK, along with a drive to contribute positively in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in prison pharmaceutical services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of a high-quality prison pharmaceutical service.
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters.
• Lead a team of Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Pharmaceutical advice

Medication management

Team leadership

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Prescribing Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Fosse Way.

Practice Plus Group is delighted to have been awarded the healthcare contract for HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester, starting from 1st July 2025.

HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state-of-the-art design and facilities provide a secure environment to offer skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment upon release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates.

This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £55,941 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As the Pharmacist, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service
• Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and ensuring a safe and modern medicines management service
• Prescribing medication
• Leading a team of Pharmacy Technicians

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there, we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always prioritising their needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We strive to do things better together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us achieve a fair and inclusive healthcare environment for all.