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Pharmacist @ Practice Plus Group

Uttoxeter, ST14 8XROnsiteFull-timePosted 9 days ago

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Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Dovegate, a category B Prison located in Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

As a Pharmacist, you will work within a team of 10 at HMP Dovegate, where a brand-new, purpose-built pharmacy is being opened. You will be based both in the pharmacy and within the wider healthcare department. There will also be opportunities to conduct clinics on the wings if you wish. Hours:

Monday - Friday 22.5 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 0800 - 1600 (0830 - 1630 considered) No weekends Salary

Youll receive an annual salary between £51,643 - £57,955 per annum - depending on experience, (Pro rota )

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 Pharmacist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly-pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern, medicines management and medicines optimisation service are provided to patients. Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high quality prison pharmacy service, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs. Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention. Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team. Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed 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 What we are looking 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. 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:

GPhC registered Pharmacist. Available to newly qualified pharmacists and beyond. Management and leadership experience (desirable) Procurement and audit experience (desirable). 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. #LI-ZF1

Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Dovegate, a category B Prison located in Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

As a Pharmacist, you will work within a team of 10 at HMP Dovegate, where a brand-new, purpose-built pharmacy is being opened. You will be based both in the pharmacy and within the wider healthcare department. There will also be opportunities to conduct clinics on the wings if you wish. Hours:

Monday - Friday 22.5 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 0800 - 1600 (0830 - 1630 considered) No weekends Salary

Youll receive an annual salary between £51,643 - £57,955 per annum - depending on experience, (Pro rota )

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.

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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).

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)

Skills

HealthcarePharmacyNHSPermanent

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