Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an-site Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team of 8 at HMP Foston Hall , a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England. There is no on-site Pharmacy on this site as they use an external provider, so this role will involve monitoring complex prescribing practices, dealing with a high levels of OST patients, supporting governance processes and safer prescribing practices.
Hours
11.5 hours a week - Over 1.5 days. Preference on full day worked would be Wednesday, core hours are 8-4pm but can be flexible and half day 1pm-5pm.
Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to 57955 per annum FTE - 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 Clinical 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.
• Supporting Prescribers with formulary compliance
• 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.
• 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
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.
• Management and leadership experience (desirable).
• Procurement and audit experience (desirable).
• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
• Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
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
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
51,643 to 57,955 a year 51643-57955 FTE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
13209
Job locations
Foston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE65 5DN
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an-site Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team of 8 at HMP Foston Hall , a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England. There is no on-site Pharmacy on this site as they use an external provider, so this role will involve monitoring complex prescribing practices, dealing with a high levels of OST patients, supporting governance processes and safer prescribing practices.
Hours
11.5 hours a week - Over 1.5 days. Preference on full day worked would be Wednesday, core hours are 8-4pm but can be flexible and half day 1pm-5pm.
Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to 57955 per annum FTE - 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 Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an-site Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team of 8 at HMP Foston Hall , a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England. There is no on-site Pharmacy on this site as they use an external provider, so this role will involve monitoring complex prescribing practices, dealing with a high levels of OST patients, supporting governance processes and safer prescribing practices.
Hours
11.5 hours a week - Over 1.5 days. Preference on full day worked would be Wednesday, core hours are 8-4pm but can be flexible and half day 1pm-5pm.
Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to 57955 per annum FTE - 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
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