Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist to join our forward-thinking healthcare service within HMP Chelmsford.
The main focus of the work will be to provide a dispensary based pharmacy service and working closely with the Lead Pharmacist and pharmacy technicians on providing medicines management support to a number of different wings within the prison.
You will be based within the in-house pharmacy team, ensuring safe and smooth running of the dispensary i.e.
- supply of medications to wings, depending on the business needs
- ensuring the safe and secure transport of medicines within the prison
- ensuring adherence to Controlled Drugs regulations
- providing professional supervision of the pharmacy technicians
With appropriate training you will be providing medication review services to patients via clinics, deliver pharmaceutical care plans, and improve the quality of patient care and medicines optimisation as assigned by the Lead Pharmacist. This is an exciting job with potential opportunities in medicines optimisation, prescriber training and further long-term condition management.
Within the prison pharmacy you will see everything you would in a community pharmacy and a hospital under one roof and you will work closely with other healthcare colleagues across teams to ensure the patients get equivalent care to those in the community.
Main duties of the job
Dispensary & Medicines Management:
- Ensure the safe, timely, and secure supply of medications to prison wings.
- Oversee the safe transport and handling of medicines, adhering to Controlled Drug regulations.
- Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy technicians and support staff.
- Maintain the day-to-day operation of the prison dispensary.
Clinical Duties:
- Conduct medication reviews and develop pharmaceutical care plans.
- Conduct comprehensive yearly audits focusing on compliance and best practices for Controlled Drugs, antibiotic usage, and the application of Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
- Provide structured medication reviews (SMRs) for eligible patients.
- Participate in clinics, offering advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
- Manage minor ailments and common conditions within your clinical competency.
- Support patients in making the best use of their medicines through optimisation initiatives.
- Administer medications on the wing, depending on the business needs
Prescribing & Monitoring:
- Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure accuracy, legality, safety, and effectiveness.
- Review medication histories of new admissions, recommending adjustments as needed.
- Monitor antimicrobial prescribing in line with AMR guidelines.
- Evaluate prescribing trends and advise prescribers in line with formulary standards.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,000 to £55,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/13082/16247
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6JT
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6JT
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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