About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Pharmacist to work in a multi‑functional role, working as part of the Yorkshire team. You will lead on the delivery of integrated, safe, high quality and effective pharmacy services across the region.
Hours
22.5 hours a week, working 3 days a week with flexible days. Working hours are 8.30 – 4.30 pm. Dedicated one day at HMP Newhall and Askham Grange, the rest working from home.
Salary
This position is part‑time and you’ll receive an annual salary up to £60,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How we will support you
* 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
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
* Work as part of the Yorkshire regional team, leading on the delivery of integrated, safe, high quality and effective pharmacy services
* Provide aspirational professional leadership for regional pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy assistants, providing expert advice and guidance, promoting best practice in medication use on sites, embedding clinical supervision and ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and statutory frameworks
* Chair regional medicines management meetings, working closely with the regional lead nurse and regional medical lead, and ensure all regional legal requirements are met in relation to medicines management
* Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly‑pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern medicines management and medicines optimisation services are provided to patients
* Engage in clinical audits, review drug related incidents and conduct assessments and evaluations to support sites to improve pharmacy provision
* Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high‑quality prison pharmacy service, part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs
What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re 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. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications Required
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy including pre‑registration training
* Relevant post‑qualification and evidence of continuing professional development
* Ability to work effectively across a number of sites, providing education, supervision and leadership to teams and colleagues to support service improvement
* Knowledge and application of clinical governance and clinical audit
* Experience of running an effective and responsive pharmacy service
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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