Practice Plus Group

Bank Pharmacist

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

    UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Dovegate. HMP Dovegate is a category B remand Prison located in Staffordshire. The prison houses around 1200 patients with a variety of needs, including a number of patients with long term conditions and complex health needs which can result in high polypharmacy. Within this role you will be working within a busy pharmacy and focus mainly on dispensing, second checking and clinical screening.

Hours

Shifts will be based Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm   Salary

This is a bank role with a salary of £30.41 per hour

 

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

Main duties of the job

As the Clinical Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will:

  • Ensure the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high quality prison pharmaceutical service
  • Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and ensuring a safe and modern medicines management services
  • Lead a team of Pharmacy technicians If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
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 & Experience
  • GPhC registered Pharmacist
  • Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30.41 an hour £30.41 per hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

12458

Job locations

HMP Dovegate

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8XR


Job description

Job responsibilities

    UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Dovegate. HMP Dovegate is a category B remand Prison located in Staffordshire. The prison houses around 1200 patients with a variety of needs, including a number of patients with long term conditions and complex health needs which can result in high polypharmacy. Within this role you will be working within a busy pharmacy and focus mainly on dispensing, second checking and clinical screening.

Hours

Shifts will be based Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm   Salary

This is a bank role with a salary of £30.41 per hour

 

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

    UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Dovegate. HMP Dovegate is a category B remand Prison located in Staffordshire. The prison houses around 1200 patients with a variety of needs, including a number of patients with long term conditions and complex health needs which can result in high polypharmacy. Within this role you will be working within a busy pharmacy and focus mainly on dispensing, second checking and clinical screening.

Hours

Shifts will be based Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm   Salary

This is a bank role with a salary of £30.41 per hour

 

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

Person Specification

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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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Dovegate

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8XR


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Dovegate

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8XR


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Recruiter

Claire Welch

claire.welch@practiceplusgroup.com

07425622215

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30.41 an hour £30.41 per hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

12458

Job locations

HMP Dovegate

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8XR


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