Pharmacy Manager/ Lead

Practice Plus Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in West London is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead the prison pharmacy operations, including dispensary services and treatment rooms, while working with prison healthcare colleagues to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

The role is full-time with a 24-hour service model and a structured induction, development opportunities, and security vetting.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacist Technician requirement.
• Management and leadership experience expected.
• Procurement and audit experience preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver all pharmacy operational services including dispensary services and treatment rooms.
• Lead the team of pharmacy support workers in daily pharmacy services.
• Work with the Pharmacist to ensure professional representation of the service by staff.
• Promote a safe service and collaborate with Prison Healthcare Team to meet patients' needs.

Skills

Management and leadership experience

Procurement and audit experience

Continuing professional development

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacist Technician

Job description

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Manager to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs a

Prison located in West London

Call out some unique selling points about the site. Example: the team, the flexibility, the development pathways, apprenticeship, etc.

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Manager to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs a

category B Prison located in West London

Call out some unique selling points about the site. Example: the team, the flexibility, the development pathways, apprenticeship, etc.

Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm with some adhoc weekends required

Salary

This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £52,790

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.

What you'll be doing

As a Pharmacy Manager, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Be involved in the planning, organisation and delivery of all pharmacy operational services including dispensary services and treatment rooms.
• Lead the team of pharmacy support workers in the day to day provision of pharmacy services.
• Work with the Pharmacist to ensure the service is represented by staff in a professional manner at all times.
• Promote a safe service and work closely with all Prison Healthcare Team members to meet the needs of patients

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

• 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

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

• 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.

• GPhC registered Pharmacist Technician
• Available to newly qualified pharmacists and beyond
• Management and leadership experience
• Procurement and audit experience (desirable).
• Relevant post qualifying experience working within a pharmacy environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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.