Regional Lead Pharmacist

Job summary

 UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Lead Pharmacist to join our London team on a fixed term contract. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your leadership approach, share and progress your existing pharmacy skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.   This role is a multi-functional role working across 5 Prison sites HMP Pentonville, HMP Wormwood Scrubs, HMP Belmarsh, HMP Thameside and HMP Brixton.    Applicants with non medical prescriber qualifications would be advantageous   Hours 37.5 hours across Monday to Friday, this can be worked remotely or at a base site.    Salary This position is part time working 37.5 hours per week, youll receive an annual salary up to £75,000 per annum - depending on experience How will we 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a  Regional Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Work as part of the London regional team, leading on the delivery of integrated, safe, high quality and effective pharmacy services across the region.
• Provide aspirational professional leadership for 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 and procedures and statutory frame works.
• Be responsible for the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service. As part of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Head of Healthcare and the multidisciplinary team
• Be responsible for ensuring that the provision of service meets the contractual obligations.
• Provide daily expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and ensuring that a safe but modern medicines management service is provided to prisoners

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• 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. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
• 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

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.