Pharmacist

Practice Plus Group; Woodbridge, Woking; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy team in a secure environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the healthcare of patients in a prison setting. You'll be responsible for delivering integrated pharmaceutical services, providing expert advice, and leading a team of Pharmacy technicians. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their skills while making a difference in the lives of others. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving healthcare access and patient care in challenging settings.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC registration required.
• Relevant post qualification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Clinical Screening

Team Leadership

Medication Review

Education

Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Pay up to £55,941 per annum - depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 5 Mar 2025

Closes: 4 Apr 2025

Job Description

About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Hollesley Bay. HMP Hollesley Bay is a category D Prison located in Woodbridge, Norfolk, housing around 460 patients who are working towards release. Within this role, you will be working with an established Pharmacy team dispensing medication, as well as delivering medication reviews and clinical screening across both HMP Hollesley Bay and HMP Warren Hill.

Hours
Monday to Friday
8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Salary
This position is full time working 37.5 hours across 5 days, you'll receive 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing
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 ensure a safe and modern medicines management service
• 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

What we'll look for in you
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 Master's Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
• Relevant post qualification experience

Although not essential, this would ideally suit an applicant with at least 1 year of 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.