Job Description

To deliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for primary care in secure settings, and local policies.
Main duties of the job
Medicines Reconciliation & Admission Screening
Undertake comprehensive medicines reconciliation for new receptions and transfers, ensuring accurate and timely identification of current therapy, reducing medication errors and wastage Medicines Optimisation & Patient Support
Perform medication checks to optimise therapy, reduce polypharmacy, and support adherence
Support the pharmacist in delivering Medicines Use Reviews (MURs) and patient counselling to improve understanding and safe use of medication
Provide clear, individualised advice on in-possession medicines, side effects, and correct use Substance Misuse & Withdrawal Management
Recognise and escalate signs of drug or alcohol withdrawal Audit, KPI Reporting & Formulary Oversight
Conduct regular audits on prescribing, reconciliation, administration, and formulary compliance
Monitor use of the allocated formulary, identifying opportunities for cost-effective prescribing Drug Safety & Controlled Drugs
Promote and monitor medicines safety, ensuring compliance with controlled drug legislation and secure custody protocols. Collaborative Working & Governance
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, officers, and external agencies, both verbally and in writing. Professional Practice & Development
Function autonomously within your scope of competence while serving as a role model and resource to junior staff
About us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service Oakhill STC commissioned by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
Empowerment We centre each young person by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
31,132 to 32,603 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0454-25-0079
Job locations
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field
Oakhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 6AJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for primary care in secure settings, and local policies. Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment in line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for primary care in secure settings, and local policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Essential
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
• Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a secure setting
• Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
• SystmOne experience

Experience
Essential

• Essential
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
• Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience within a secure setting
• Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
• SystmOne experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Essential
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
• Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a secure setting
• Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
• SystmOne experience

Experience
Essential

• Essential
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
• Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
• Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience within a secure setting
• Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
• SystmOne experience

Skills Required