Pharmacist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

bespoke induction, Introducing Health

Regional and national career dev

Bespoke Learning Management System

Support to grow in role and continuePD

Competency framework

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a part-time pharmacist to join the Health in Justice team at HMP Stocken. The role involves clinical medicines management, patient clinics and education within a secure healthcare setting, with 7.5 hours per week on Mondays.

GPhC registration is required, and newly qualified pharmacists are welcome to apply. You will lead pharmacy technicians, support prescribing and contribute to medicines optimisation within the prison service, promoting safe, compliant practice

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a pharmacist is required.
• Newly qualified pharmacists will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and polypharmacy to ensure safe medicines management.
• Deliver an integrated, safe prison pharmacy service within the prison healthcare package.
• Lead and motivate the pharmacy technicians and wider healthcare team.
• Promote best prescribing practices and medicines management across the team.
• Share information on medicines and health education with patients and staff.
• Run patient clinics, medication reviews and clinical prescribing support.
• Provide patient education and counselling.

Skills

Non-judgemental approach

Education

GPhC registration as a pharmacist

Job description

This is a part-time pharmacist post at HMP Stocken, a category C men's prison, within Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team. The work is clinical: patient clinics, medication reviews and optimisation, prescribing support and patient education, alongside leading the pharmacy technicians. The post is 7.5 hours a week, on Mondays from 8am to 4pm, in a secure healthcare setting. GPhC registration is required, and newly qualified pharmacists are considered.

What the job involves

• Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and polypharmacy, ensuring safe, modern medicines management and optimisation
• Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high-quality prison pharmacy service within the prison healthcare package
• Lead and motivate the pharmacy technicians and wider healthcare team to maintain a good working environment
• Promote good practice in prescribing and build medicines management understanding across the prison healthcare team
• Share information on medicines, medicines legislation and general health education with patients and staff
• Run patient clinics, medication reviews, medication switches and clinical prescribing support
• Provide patient education and counselling

What’s required

Registration & licences

• GPhC registration as a pharmacist

Experience

• Open to newly qualified pharmacists and more experienced pharmacists alike
• Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & knowledge

• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Additional vetting and security checks

Nice to have

• Management and leadership experience
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison pharmacy setting

What’s offered

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System
• Support to grow in role and continue professional development
• Competency framework
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed