Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a busy category B remand Prison located in West London, close to East Acton station. The prison houses around 1300 patients aged 21 plus.
This role would suit an experienced pharmacist who has worked in both hospital and community environments. You should have proven management skills, be confident leading a large team and have knowledge of primary care mental health and substance misuse pharmacy services.
Within this role you will be managing a team of 17 Pharmacy staff members including 2 Clinical Pharmacists. We are looking for a great communicator with a passion for developing pharmacy services.
Hours
Monday- Friday
8.30am-4.30pm
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to 368,680 per annum depending on experience
How we will 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 due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
As a Principal Pharmacist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide leadership and support to the dedicated pharmacy team and the wider healthcare team around all aspects of safe use and handling of medicines within the secure environment.
• Ensure that there is good partnership working between teams to ensure that safe and effective patient centred care is at the core of what we do and in line with our wellbeing approach.
• Demonstrate high degrees of professional judgement across the role which will encompass both a leadership and clinical aspect.
• Continually develop your professional knowledge and skills and be expected to facilitate your own prescribing clinics within your sphere of competence.
• Understand cost effective prescribing practices and ensure these are implemented across the team of prescribers and empower the pharmacy team to challenge inappropriate prescribing.

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 therexe2x80xa6 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

What we'll look 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.
Requirements

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
• Non-medical Prescribing qualification
• Relevant post qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership experience
• Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
• Ideal applicants will also have a prescriber qualification

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.
Location
London HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Position
Pharmacy
Advertising Salary
up to 368,680 per annum depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Access to private health insurance
Training & Development
Training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System, including:

• Medicine Management
• Clinical Supervision

Practice Plus Group Skills Academy
Apprenticeship pathways:

• Pharmacy Services Assistant L2
• Pharmacy Technician L3

Prior to joining Practice Plus Group I spent almost 10 years working in community, but I have found that the prison environment is where I feel I can utilise my skills and truly make a difference. I see patients with complex health issues, I help keep them informed about their medication and support out-patients in managing their conditions day to day.