DrPA Secure
DrPA Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma‑informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence‑based and demonstrates high‑quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of people’s cultural and religious beliefs
* Empowerment – we centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and support long‑term wellbeing
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Oakhill Secure Training Centre is operated by G4S Care and Justice Services. The centre provides accommodation across three blocks for up to 80 children (male and female) aged 12 to 17 years who are serving a custodial sentence or who are remanded to custody by the courts. Children are not permitted to leave the centre and they have all their healthcare, educational and religious needs met within the centre.
Job summary
To deliver a safe, effective, patient‑centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for primary care in secure settings, and local policies.
Main duties of the job
The role covers the full range of pharmacy and medicines optimisation activities within a secure setting. Key responsibilities include undertaking medicines reconciliation for new admissions and transfers, resolving discrepancies, and supporting medicines reviews and patient counselling. The post‑holder will support patients with substance misuse and withdrawal concerns, conduct audits and KPI reporting, monitor formulary compliance, and ensure safe handling and accurate recording of controlled drugs. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, the post‑holder will contribute to clinical governance and continuous service improvement. The role requires autonomous practice within scope of competence, a commitment to professional development, and compliance with GPhC requirements and national pharmacy standards.
Salary - £33,000
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
* Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
* Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
* Previous experience within a secure setting
* Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
Experience
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
* Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
* Pension salary scheme available
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support
* Access to perks at work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Applicants must have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
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