Todeliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment inline 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.
Job Summary
Todeliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment inline 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
* Medicines reconciliation & admission screening: Undertake comprehensive medicines reconciliation for new receptions and transfers, ensuring accurate and timely identification of current therapy, reducing medication errors and wastage.
* Medicines optimisation & patient support: Perform medication checks to optimise therapy, reduce polypharmacy, and support adherence; support the pharmacist in delivering Medicines Use Reviews (MURs) and patient counselling to improve understanding and safe use of medication; provide clear, individualised advice on in-possession medicines, side effects, and correct use.
* Substance misuse & withdrawal management: Recognise and escalate signs of drug/alcohol withdrawal.
* Audit, KPI reporting & formulary oversight: Conduct regular audits on prescribing, reconciliation, administration, and formulary compliance; monitor use of the allocated formulary, identifying opportunities for cost‑effective prescribing.
* Drug safety & controlled drugs: Promote and monitor medicines safety, ensuring compliance with controlled drug legislation and secure custody protocols.
* Collaborative working & governance: Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, officers, and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.
* Professional practice & development: Function autonomously within your scope of competence while serving as a role model and resource to junior staff.
About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service Oakhill STC commissioned by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence‑based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of people's cultural and religious beliefs
* Empowerment: We centre each young person by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Previous experience within a secure setting
* Ability to participate in multi‑professional teamwork
* SystmOne experience
Experience
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Previous experience within a secure setting
* Ability to participate in multi‑professional teamwork
* SystmOne experience
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field
Oakhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 6AJ
Employer's Website
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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