Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes, HMP Lewes is a category B male prison. Lewes prison is based near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away.
The Prescribing course is fully funded and also the PCPEP. A busy and complex role with multidisciplinary working, having a real impact to patients, where you can make changes and improve their well‑being. You will also run the safer prescribing and MDT sessions. Lots of scope to self‑develop in‑house.
Hours
37.5 hours working Monday to Friday 7.30am-3.30pm, no weekends.
Salary
This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £74136 per annum FTE – depending on experience.
Support
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Candidate Requirements
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main Duties of the Role
* Manage and lead the Pharmacy team of 12
* Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and polypharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern medicines management and medicines optimisation services are provided to patients.
* Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high‑quality prison pharmacy service, which will be part of a comprehensive health‑care package based on the prison population’s needs.
* Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider health‑care 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 health‑care team.
* Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the health‑care teams are appropriately informed.
Career Development and Benefits
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options.
* 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
About Us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* we act with integrity
* we embrace diversity
* we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive health‑care access to all.
Qualifications Required
* GPhC registered Pharmacist.
* Management and leadership experience.
* Ideally clinically orientated and work in either primary care / GP setting.
* Accuracy checking and audit experience.
* Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre‑registration training.
* Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Job Details
Date posted: 24 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £63,119 to £74,136 a year (£63119‑£74136 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 13003
Job location: 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA
Employer: Practice Plus Group
Employer website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
Legal and Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions is required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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