Job summary
We are looking for a committed Pharmacist to join our team at HMP Forest Bank. If successful you will be working with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and leading our existing technician workforce. The role will involve the overall daily organisation, planning and co-ordination of all pharmacy services on-site.You will be leading our onsite dispensary and focusing on medicines management over our whole establishment. If you are looking for a different pharmacy role which is challenging and rewarding, joining our health and justice pharmacy workforce may be the answer.
The welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.
Main duties of the job
As a member of Spectrum Community Health you will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service at HMP Forest Bank in line with GPhC standards and recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and 'Safer Prescribing in Prisons'. This will involve the overall organisation, planning and co-ordination of all pharmacy services on-site. You will work with the Medicines Management Pharmacist, other Spectrum Specialist Prison Pharmacists, Lead GP, other GPs and the prisons to ensure prison pharmacy services are of the highest quality and successfully integrated into Spectrum Community Health. In line with the well-being model of healthcare at HMP Forest Bank you, through a partnership approach, will also help patients to optimise their medicines by tailoring medicines and support to the individual patient needs. They will also identify unmet pharmaceutical need and assist in improving access and service efficiency including a reduction in wasted medicines. In addition, you will be responsible for encouraging the development of better medicines management understanding throughout the wider healthcare team and Prison Team and promote good practice in line with therapeutic developments in all prescribing decisions. This will involve assisting the Prison Health Care team in achieving NSF targets, NICE implementation, medicines management initiatives and the introduction of electronic prescribing. The post holder will work to uphold Spectrum Community Health's Values
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you
* Access to NHS Pension
* Annual leave on your Birthday
* Welcome payment for some posts
* Refer a friend scheme
* Training and Development opportunities
* Flexible Working
* Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
* Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
847-RM-25-V642-B
Job locations
HMP Forest Bank
Agecroft Road
Salford
M27 8FB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum Bachelor or Masters Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post graduate qualifications
* Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
* Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training
* Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing qualification
* Experience of non-medical prescribing
* RCGP Part 1 and 2 in Substance Misuse
Experience
Essential
* Computer Literate ( Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Specialist comprehensive clinical knowledge e.g. substance misuse
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
* Knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures
* Knowledge of medicines management in community or hospital pharmacy
Desirable
* Knowledge of medicines management in prison
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum Bachelor or Masters Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post graduate qualifications
* Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
* Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training
* Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing qualification
* Experience of non-medical prescribing
* RCGP Part 1 and 2 in Substance Misuse
Experience
Essential
* Computer Literate ( Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Specialist comprehensive clinical knowledge e.g. substance misuse
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
* Knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures
* Knowledge of medicines management in community or hospital pharmacy
Desirable
* Knowledge of medicines management in prison
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address
HMP Forest Bank
Agecroft Road
Salford
M27 8FB
Employer's website
https://spectrum- (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address
HMP Forest Bank
Agecroft Road
Salford
M27 8FB
Employer's website
https://spectrum- (Opens in a new tab)