Prison Pharmacy Lead - Independent Prescriber

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Flexible Working

Up to 33 days annual leave

Training and Development opportunities

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing

Refer a friend scheme

Time off in lieu / Time for you day

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking an experienced Specialist Prison Pharmacist for HMP Liverpool. You will lead medication services, develop clinical skills, and ensure safe pharmaceutical care in a challenging prison setting.

The role requires independent prescribing qualification and GPhC registration, with opportunities for career development and NHS benefits within an integrated healthcare service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm) and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• GPhC registration as a pharmacist is required.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in hospital, prison, or community pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and controlled drug legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all on-site pharmacy services and manage daily operations.
• Provide 1:1 patient care and run pharmacy-led clinics to optimise medicines.
• Lead controlled drugs processes and ensure compliance with Misuse of Drugs Act.
• Oversee DFM Pathway, identify at-risk patients, and schedule MDT reviews.
• Drive quality improvement and guide colleagues on safe medication management.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Substance misuse experience

Prison environment experience

Education

Bachelor/Master in Pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm)

GPhC registration

Job description

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking an experienced Specialist Prison Pharmacist for HMP Liverpool. You will lead medication services, develop clinical skills, and ensure safe pharmaceutical care in a challenging prison setting.

The role requires independent prescribing qualification and GPhC registration, with opportunities for career development and NHS benefits within an integrated healthcare service.