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We have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Drake Hall, a women’s closed prison located near Eccleshall in Staffordshire with around 340 female inmates. There is on‑site parking, on‑site gym, and PPG pathway training. The role is part of a team of four; there is no on‑site pharmacy.
About the Role
This role is attached to a new Women’s Health Hub and aims to implement, guide, and support Structured Medicine Reviews (SMR). The focus is to address problematic polypharmacy, ensure appropriate prescribing, reduce overprescribing, and initiate deprescribing where appropriate.
Hours
Part‑time: 7.5 hours a week, one day per week on Wednesdays, or two half‑days per week with coverage needed on a Wednesday.
Salary
Annual salary up to £57,955 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How we will support you
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
What you’ll be doing
* Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly‑pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring safe, modern medicines management and medicines optimisation services are provided to patients.
* Deliver an integrated, safe, legal, and high‑quality prison pharmacy service, part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population’s needs.
* Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention.
* Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team.
* Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed.
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
We are looking for driven professionals who can help us deliver fair and inclusive healthcare access in secure environments. Candidates should be:
Qualifications Required
* GPhC registered Pharmacist
* Interest in Female Health
* Procurement / Audit experience
* Willingness to undertake training in Menopause and Contraception – desirable
* Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy including pre‑reg training
* Experience developing working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK. The role will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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 and learn daily, this could be the right opportunity for you.
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