We have an exciting opportunity for part time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Kirkham, a category D Prison located in Kirkham, Preston. HMP Kirkham is a open prison with a capacity of 700 males. As a Pharmacist you will be based within the healthcare department working with the pharmacy technician.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesn't stop there we also offer:
Responsibilities
* 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 medicines optimisation service are provided
* Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high quality prison pharmacy service, which will be 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 in order 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.
Qualifications
* GPhC registered Pharmacist
* Ideally you are an Independent Prescriber
* Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre‑registration training
* Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment (not essential)
Benefits
* Onsite parking
* State of the art gym
* Onsite farm shop and caf
* 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
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you are 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.
Salary: £51,643 - £57,955 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience. This is a part time position.
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