Pharmacist

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacist for its team at HMP New Hall in Wakefield. The role focuses on medication dispensing and involves leading a team of Pharmacy technicians. Candidates should hold a Pharmaceutical degree and be registered with the GPhC. The position offers a salary of up to £55,941, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Shopping and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist - holding registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Relevant post qualification experience preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in a hospital setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrated, safe, and high quality prison pharmaceutical service.
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters.
• Lead a team of Pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Registered Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical expertise

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy

General Pharmaceutical Council registration

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP New Hall. HMP New Hall is a closed category female prison based in Flockton, West Yorkshire, supporting patients ages 18+. Within this role you will be working with an established and supportive Pharmacy team, including a number of Accuracy Checking Technicians. The role will be heavily focused on dispensing, checking, and may also include structured medication reviews in the future.

The pharmacy team at HMP New Hall also dispenses the medication for HMP Askham Grange, a female open prison based in York. As part of this role you will also work closely with the team at HMP Askham Grange; this will include travelling to the site to attend safer prescribing and service meetings.

Hours Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

Salary This is a full time role with a salary of 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 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 Clinical Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Ensure the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high quality prison pharmaceutical service
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and ensuring a safe and modern medicines management services
• Lead a team of Pharmacy technicians

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include 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 you need it

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’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

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

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Pharmacist - holding registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
• Relevant post qualification

Although not essential, this would ideally suit an applicant with at least 1 year’s experience in a hospital setting.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP New Hall. HMP New Hall is a closed category female prison based in Flockton, West Yorkshire, supporting patients ages 18+. Within this role you will be working with an established and supportive Pharmacy team, including a number of Accuracy Checking Technicians. The role will be heavily focused on dispensing, checking, and may also include structured medication reviews in the future.

The pharmacy team at HMP New Hall also dispenses the medication for HMP Askham Grange, a female open prison based in York. As part of this role you will also work closely with the team at HMP Askham Grange, this will include travelling to the site to attend safer prescribing and service meetings.

Hours Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

Salary This is a full time role with a salary of 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 due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

5 New Hall Way

Flockton

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF4 4AX

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

£49,848 to £55,941 a year up to £55,941 per annum depending on experience