Job Summary
Part‑time Clinical Pharmacist for HMP Drake Hall, a women’s closed prison near Eccleshall in Staffordshire, approximately 340 inmates. Working within a newly established Women's Health Hub to implement Structured Medicine Reviews (SMR) aimed at improving prescribing practices, reducing polypharmacy, and initiating deprescribing where appropriate.
Hours & Salary
Part time, one day a week (7.5 hours, ideally Wednesday; may consider two half‑days per week but a Wednesday shift is mandatory). Salary up to £57,955 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
Support & Development
- Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
- Support from the wider team
- Employee assistance helpline and financial assistance
Main Duties
- Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and polypharmacy to ensure a safe, modern medicines management and optimisation service.
- Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high‑quality prison pharmacy service as part of a comprehensive healthcare package.
- Lead the pharmacy technician team and wider healthcare staff to foster a positive working environment and retain staff.
- Promote best prescribing practice and develop medicines management understanding across the prison healthcare team.
- Share information on pharmaceutical products, medicines management, legislation and general health education with patients and healthcare staff.
Qualifications & Experience
- GPhC registered Pharmacist.
- Independent Prescriber with experience following qualification.
- Interest in female health.
- Procurement / Audit experience.
- Willingness to undertake training in menopause and contraception (desirable).
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre‑reg training.
- Experience in hospital, community or prison environment (preferred).
UK Registration & Disclosure
Applicants must have current UK professional registration and will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Application Information
Legal right to work in the UK. Offer will be subject to additional vetting and security checks due to nature of role.
Employer Details
Practice Plus Group – ST21 6LQ, Eccleshal, Staffordshire, United Kingdom.
Contact
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (opens in new tab)
