About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in the outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire. The pharmacy team consists of six staff members who you will be managing. You will be based within the healthcare department and will also dispense medication on the wings.
Hours
* Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week (9am–5pm)
Salary
This full‑time position offers an annual salary between £51,643 and £57,955 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How 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
Legal & Security
Candidates must 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.
What you’ll be doing
* Work alongside one other pharmacist to provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly‑pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern medicines management and optimisation services are provided.
* Deliver an integrated, safe, legal, and high‑quality prison pharmacy service as part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs.
* Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team, creating and maintaining a good working environment and facilitating staff retention.
* Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the team.
* Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, optimisation, legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed.
Career Development
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning.
Benefits
* On‑site parking
* Training and development opportunities
* Access to gym
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
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 are 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. We stand by our core values: treat patients and each other with respect, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and strive to do things better together.
Qualifications Required
* GPhC-registered Pharmacist
* Ideally an Independent Prescriber
* Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, including pre‑registration training
* Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure Environments
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.
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