Position Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Drake Hall, a women’s closed prison located near Eccleshall in Staffordshire with around 340 female inmates. The role is part of a team of four; there is no on‑site pharmacy, but on‑site parking, a gym, and PPG pathway training are available.
About the Role
Part‑time, working one day a week (ideally 7.5 hours on Wednesdays). The role supports a new Women’s Health hub, implementing Structured Medicine Reviews (SMR) to address problematic polypharmacy, ensure appropriate prescribing, reduce over‑prescribing and initiate deprescribing where appropriate.
Hours & Salary
Hours: 7.5 hours weekly, typically a Wednesday, with the possibility of two half‑days per week if a Wednesday is covered. Salary: Up to £57,955 FTE per annum, depending on experience.
Support & Development
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Support from the wider team
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and polypharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring a safe, modern medicines‑management and optimisation service is delivered to patients.
- Deliver an integrated, safe, legal, and high‑quality prison pharmacy service as part of a comprehensive healthcare package tailored to the prison population.
- Inspire positive leadership for pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team, fostering a supportive working environment and facilitating staff retention.
- Promote good prescribing practice and develop improved medicines‑management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team.
- Share information on pharmaceutical products, medicines management, legislation, and general health education to keep patients and healthcare teams appropriately informed.
Career Development
Opportunities for both internal and external development and learning, including advanced training in female health and other specialist areas.
Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
What We'll Look For
We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help deliver fair and inclusive healthcare access. Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK; offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Qualifications Required
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- Independent Prescriber with some post‑qualification experience
- Interest in female health
- Procurement or audit experience
- Willingness to undertake training in menopause and contraception (desirable)
- Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy including pre‑reg training
- Experience in hospital, community or prison environment (ideal but not essential)
