Pharmacist - HMP Kirkham + £1500 welcome payment

Job summary

As a member of Spectrum Community Health CIC (Spectrum) the post holder will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service within our prison - in line with GPhC standards and recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and "Safer Prescribing in Prisons". This will involve the overall daily organisation, planning and co-ordination of all pharmacy services on-site.

The welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the Medicines Management Pharmacist, other Spectrum Specialist Prison Pharmacists, Lead GP, other GPs, and pharmacy staff on site, our partners and the prisons to ensure prison pharmacy services are of the highest quality.

In line with the well-being model of healthcare the post holder, through a partnership approach, will also help patients to optimise their medicines by tailoring medicines and support to the individual patient needs. In addition, the post-holder will promote good practice in line with therapeutic developments in all prescribing decisions. This will involve assisting the Prison Health Care team in achieving NSF targets, NICE implementation and medicines management initiatives.

The post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training (Children and Adults) appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Join our team and be the difference

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional who wants to keep their NHS pension but is looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• NHS Benefits - You'll keep your NHS pension
• Opportunity for progression
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working available including part-time
• Up to 33 Days annual leave
• Birthday annual leave