Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country with a capacity of 1164 males, there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no 2 days are ever the same!

Hours

• Monday - Sunday servic
• 37.5 hours per week
• Various shifts covering between Weekday 7am - 10pm - 11 hour shifts

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,658 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 Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

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 they 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.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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.

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay, a category D Prison located in the village of Hollesley, near Woodbridge in Suffolk.

Hours

Salary

This position is full time, with the salary ranging between £29,264 - £33,510 per annum - 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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Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Ensuring timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information whilst demonstrating empathy and understanding to patients.
• Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines optimisation, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team 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 they 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.

• You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)
• You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work unsupervised

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.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in near Wetherby, Yorkshire.

HMP Wealstun is a male prison that focuses on training and education. The pharmacy has it's own dispensary and consists of a full team of around 15 staff both permanent and bank.

Hours

Salary

£21.76 per hour

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 Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Ensuring timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information whilst demonstrating empathy and understanding to patients.
• Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines optimisation, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team 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 they 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.

• You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)
• You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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.

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

The post holder is an independent prescribing Clinical Pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of Pharmacists in General Practice. In this role they will be supported by a GP who will develop, manage, support and mentor them.

WORK PATTERN

Monday - 11:30am - 8pm

Thursday - 11:30am - 8pm

Friday - Core Hours (8 hours)

OR

Monday - 11:30am - 8pm

Tuesday or Thursday - Core Hours (8 hours)

Friday - 7am - 3:30pm

Work pattern to be discussed further at interview.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma). Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e., medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.
• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for Nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.
• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for theNurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Qualified Independent Prescriber

About us

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

• NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,809 to £60,504 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0220-26-0012WHY

Job locations

Whyburn Medical Practice

Curtis St

Hucknall

Nottingham

NG15 7JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient facing long-term condition clinics

• See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma). Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e., medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.

Patient facing clinical medication review

• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for Nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.

Patient facing care home medication review

• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Nurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review

• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences.

Patient facing structured medication reviews

• Undertake structured medication reviews with patients in practice/home visits.

Management of common/minor/self-limitingaliments

• Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Patient facing medicines support

• Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines in the practice.

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

• Answers all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.

Unplanned hospital admissions

• Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

• To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and Community Pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).

Signposting

• Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g., pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

Repeat prescribing

• Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Risk stratification

• Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Extended access clinics

• Contribute to our extended access allocation which includes early morning/evening clinics (7am starts or 8pm finishes).

Service development

• Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).

Information management

• Analyse, interpret, and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Medicines quality improvement

• Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Debriefs

• Contribute to the debriefing of ARRS pharmacy team members within the practice and support their ongoing learning and professional development.

CQC Safety Searches

• Contribute to the running of CQC searches in Systmone to help the practice identify clinical risks and manage the correctly.

Drug monitoring

• Monitor patients prescribed high-risk medications, including DOACs, to ensure appropriate and timely safety monitoring is completed in line with clinical guidelines.

Prescription clerks

• Collaborate closely with prescription clerks to ensure the accurate and appropriate ordering and prescribing of medications in line with clinical guidelines.

Medicines safety

• Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.

Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations

• Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economy's RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).Assist practices in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.

Education and training

• Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Practice Meetings

• Provide any updates/learning to the clinical team during our practice clinical meetings.

Care Quality Commission

• Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Public health

• To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.

Collaborative working relationships

The post holder will:

• Recognise the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patientcare
• Demonstrate use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., CCGs)
• Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team
• Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s)when necessary
• Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality
• Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality
• Explore the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships
• Demonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams
• Liaise with CCG colleagues including CCG Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit
• Liaise with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management/ Optimisation to benefit from peer support
• Liaise with other GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to:

• Patients
• GP, Nurses, and other practice staff
• Other healthcare professionals including CCG pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc
• Locality / GP prescribing lead
• Locality managers
• Community nurses and other allied health professionals
• Community and hospital pharmacy teams
• Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPatient facing long-term condition clinicsSee (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., COPD, asthma). Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e., medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.Patient facing clinical medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for Nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.Patient facing care home medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Nurses or GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication reviewUndertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the Nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences.Patient facing structured medication reviewsUndertake structured medication reviews with patients in practice/home visits.Management of common/minor/self-limitingalimentsManaging caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.Patient facing medicines supportProvide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries, and concerns about their medicines in the practice.Medicine information to practice staff and patientsAnswers all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g., community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.Unplanned hospital admissionsReview the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.Management of medicines at discharge from hospitalTo reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and Community Pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g., those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).SignpostingEnsure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g., pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.Repeat prescribingProduce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.Risk stratificationIdentification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.Extended access clinicsContribute to our extended access allocation which includes early morning/evening clinics (7am starts or 8pm finishes).Service developmentContribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g., advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets).Information managementAnalyse, interpret, and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.Medicines quality improvementUndertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.DebriefsContribute to the debriefing of ARRS pharmacy team members within the practice and support their ongoing learning and professional development.CQC Safety SearchesContribute to the running of CQC searches in Systmone to help the practice identify clinical risks and manage the correctly.Drug monitoringMonitor patients prescribed high-risk medications, including DOACs, to ensure appropriate and timely safety monitoring is completed in line with clinical guidelines.Prescription clerksCollaborate closely with prescription clerks to ensure the accurate and appropriate ordering and prescribing of medications in line with clinical guidelines.Medicines safetyImplement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendationsMonitor practice prescribing against the local health economy's RAG list and make recommendations to GPs for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).Assist practices in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages.Education and trainingProvide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.Practice MeetingsProvide any updates/learning to the clinical team during our practice clinical meetings.Care Quality CommissionWork with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.Public healthTo support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.Collaborative working relationshipsThe post holder will:Recognise the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patientcareDemonstrate use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., CCGs)Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a teamRecognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s)when necessaryActively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and localityFoster and maintain strong links with all services across localityExplore the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationshipsDemonstrate ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teamsLiaise with CCG colleagues including CCG Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefitLiaise with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management/ Optimisation to benefit from peer supportLiaise with other GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to:Patients GP, Nurses, and other practice staff Other healthcare professionals including CCG pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc Locality / GP prescribing lead Locality managers Community nurses and other allied health professionals Community and hospital pharmacy teams Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary. Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration. Personal Qualities Essential Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply. Experience Essential Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance. Knowledge and Skills Essential Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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).

Additional information 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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Whyburn Medical Practice

Curtis St

Hucknall

Nottingham

NG15 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Whyburn Medical Practice

Curtis St

Hucknall

Nottingham

NG15 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.

37.5hrs over 4 days, on a 2-weekly fixed rota. It includes 1 weekend in 2.

Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 08:00-17:00

Salary

Ranges between £29,838 - £34,658 - 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 Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• As a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group you will become an integral member of pharmacy team, as well as a valued member of the multidisciplinary clinical healthcare team.
• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focusing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgmental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy. You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.

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 they 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.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Job summary

As a Clinical Pharmacist at K2 Healthcare Ltd, you will work with our established Clinical Pharmacist Team to develop and deliver medicines optimisation services within our group of GP Practices. This is an exciting opportunity to join our federation and collaborate with Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will be offered the opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

We hold the right to close the advert early, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Please note: Applications from recruitment agencies and/or locum agencies will not be accepted. We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

This is a patient-facing role requiring clinical assessment and treatment using specialist medicines knowledge across specific disease areas. You will be registered with the GPhC or about to complete your foundation training in order to register as a Clinical Pharmacist with the GPhC. You may already be an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification. The role involves proactively supporting patients with complex polypharmacy, particularly older adults and those with multiple long-term conditions. You will have opportunities to develop clinical interests, enhance prescribing skills, and improve patient outcomes.

Working across a small number of practices will allow you to build strong relationships within primary care teams. Responsibilities include managing repeat prescription authorisation, acute requests, transfer of care processes, and promoting safer prescribing systems. Ongoing professional development is supported through a clinical network, including up to 28 study days over the first 18 months. You will always work within a supported team environment, with mentoring and guidance provided.

About us

K2 Healthcare is a GP Federation covering 16 practices. 10 are in Grantham and surrounding villages and 6 are in and around Sleaford. We cover 130,000+ patients across all sites.

Please see our website for details about the practices we cover.

We have a Pharmacy Team that consists of 3 Senior Clinical Pharmacists, 12 Clinical Pharmacists and 7 Pharmacy Technicians.

Our Clinical Pharmacy Team are all at different stages of completing their CPPE / IP course and are happy to speak to you regards their experience with K2 Healthcare.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,862 to £56,542 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0238-26-0004

Job locations

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Millview Medical Centre

1 Sleaford Road

Heckington

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 9QP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the Pharmacist and Dispensary team in the Practice, who will help develop, manage and mentor them.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).

The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non medical prescriber if required.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the Pharmacist and Dispensary team in the Practice, who will help develop, manage and mentor them.The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non medical prescriber if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Completed CPPE Pathway
• Hold an independent prescribing qualification.
• Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Efficient and reliable access to transport to travel between practices.
• Face to Face Appointments
• Care Home Visits

Desirable

• Hold a Valid UK Driving Licence

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Competent in the use of SystmOne, Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Completed CPPE Pathway Hold an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Experience Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Efficient and reliable access to transport to travel between practices. Face to Face Appointments Care Home Visits Desirable Hold a Valid UK Driving Licence Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Competent in the use of SystmOne, Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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).

Additional information 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

K2 Healthcare Ltd

Address

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.k2healthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

K2 Healthcare Ltd

Address

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.k2healthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to the Care Group. The post holder will also work as part of the pharmacy Formulary and Governance team to support the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive medicines policy and practice within the Trust. The post holder will support the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy in managing the team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy.

o Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within a clinical team providing in-patient clinical pharmacy services.

o Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.

o Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison and support.

o Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

o Promote safe drug use across the Trust.

o Support development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.

o Support the delivery, management and evaluation of clinical governance and policy relating to medicines within the Trust.

o Provide support to the Principal Pharmacist, Formulary and Clinical Effectiveness in the management of new drug, non-formulary and Individual Funding Requests, as needed.

o Supervise and train pharmacy staff across the department.

o Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.

o Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure evaluation for non-formulary requests.

o To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.

o To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our ward based team at Rampton Hospital.

Working closely with our clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals the successful candidate will help provide a quality medicines management service to wards across the Trust, supporting medicines optimisation.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

Medicines reconciliationAssessing the suitability of patients' own drugs for use,Ordering named patient medicationCounselling patients about their medicinesCo-ordinating supply of discharge medicinesSupporting audit and quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder will be required to help support the training and staff development of a range of staff including pre-registration pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists. There will be regular dispensary slots which will include final accuracy checking.

Please note:While this role meets the current eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship.

Sponsorship is only available for full-time positions. Part-time roles will not meet the minimum salary threshold required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Applicants who require a Skilled Worker Visa can assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria on the UK Government website:https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

186-871-26-CS

Job locations

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotheram

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is a requirement to work across the organisation, with a base at Rampton Hospital. Specialities covered will include Adult Mental Health, Mental Health for Older People, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Community Healthcare.

You should have previously worked in a hospital pharmacy with experience in a mental health setting desirable but not essential.

Applications from candidates expected to register with the GPhC in the next few months will be considered.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

Job description Job responsibilities There is a requirement to work across the organisation, with a base at Rampton Hospital. Specialities covered will include Adult Mental Health, Mental Health for Older People, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Community Healthcare. You should have previously worked in a hospital pharmacy with experience in a mental health setting desirable but not essential. Applications from candidates expected to register with the GPhC in the next few months will be considered. A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC approved Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science
• Registration Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

Essential

• Previous varied NHS hospital experience at AFC band 4 or above
• Evidence of ongoing training and personal development.
• Evidence of leading and/or responsible for delivering a service/function/project or development
• Effective stock control

Desirable

• Previous experience using pharmacy computer systems (CMM)
• Named patient ordering
• Medicines reconciliation
• Checking technician or working towards accreditation
• Experience of patient counselling

Skills

Essential

• Leadership
• Judgment on prescriptions & request of Medicines
• Judgment on when to refer to pharmacist or senior colleague
• Organising Self to deliver required work on time
• Priorities & planning
• Policy & SOP implementation & contribution to development
• Computer skills for dispensing, stock control & general document generation
• Analyse, interpret, label & dispense from prescriptions and provides safe, effective and timely service to wards and clinics and patients.
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Pharmacy stock control experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Work effectively as a team or alone.

Values and Behaviour

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Training

Essential

• To undertake training in relation to departmental procedures.
• Must successfully complete in-house training and have experience of prescription interpretation, labelling and dispensing within defined timeframes.

Desirable

• Trained to undertake final accuracy checking or working towards accreditation.
• Trained in medicines management / medicines optimisation schemes such as medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Up to date evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Medicines used in mental health.
• Mental Health pharmacy priorities to meet the need of this specific patient population.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to travel and work across different Trust locations from a specified base to support provision of pharmacy services.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to stand / walk for substantial periods of the working day.
• Able to lift and manoeuvre light loads.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC approved Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science Registration Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Previous varied NHS hospital experience at AFC band 4 or above Evidence of ongoing training and personal development. Evidence of leading and/or responsible for delivering a service/function/project or development Effective stock control Desirable Previous experience using pharmacy computer systems (CMM) Named patient ordering Medicines reconciliation Checking technician or working towards accreditation Experience of patient counselling Skills Essential Leadership Judgment on prescriptions & request of Medicines Judgment on when to refer to pharmacist or senior colleague Organising Self to deliver required work on time Priorities & planning Policy & SOP implementation & contribution to development Computer skills for dispensing, stock control & general document generation Analyse, interpret, label & dispense from prescriptions and provides safe, effective and timely service to wards and clinics and patients. Accuracy and attention to details Pharmacy stock control experience. Strong interpersonal skills. Good written and communication skills. Work effectively as a team or alone. Values and Behaviour Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Training Essential To undertake training in relation to departmental procedures. Must successfully complete in-house training and have experience of prescription interpretation, labelling and dispensing within defined timeframes. Desirable Trained to undertake final accuracy checking or working towards accreditation. Trained in medicines management / medicines optimisation schemes such as medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential GPhC registration Up to date evidence of continued professional development. Desirable Medicines used in mental health. Mental Health pharmacy priorities to meet the need of this specific patient population. Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Ability to travel and work across different Trust locations from a specified base to support provision of pharmacy services. Physical Requirements Essential Able to stand / walk for substantial periods of the working day. Able to lift and manoeuvre light loads.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotheram

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotheram

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a pharmacist looking for a new challenge within Acute and Emergency Medicine?

We're looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our Acute &Emergency Medicine team at the Royal Stoke site. You'll help deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to high-acuity and complex patients across our Acute Medical Unit, AMRA, AEC, SSU and to the Emergency Department.

You'll work closely with pharmacy colleagues and multidisciplinary team members, with opportunities for education, development, research and networking. You will also train and support the development of junior pharmacists within the Acute Medicine rotation.

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience of delivering evidence-based, cost effective care

Is able to support team development

Has a passion for acute and emergency medicine, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment

Main duties of the job

Deliver a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to Acute/Emergency Medicine

Prioritise and review high-risk patients (e.g. those with epilepsy, diabetes, Parkinson's disease), ensuring their medicines are prescribed and administered within a timely manner

Utilise your independent prescribing skills daily, working within your scope of practice

Provide prescribing support for complex medicines e.g. aminophylline, vancomycin

Support patient flow with mechanisms for obtaining discharge medicines both in and out of hours

Review adverse incidents and take appropriate action to reduce future risk

Review and develop guidelines and PGDs.

Line manage and train and develop junior pharmacists and trainee pharmacists

Work with the Advanced Lead Pharmacist for Acute and Emergency Medicine on the strategic development of the clinical pharmacy service to the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8260951

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST5 6QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please contact Bethan as detailed below or refer to the attached job description or person specification

Job description Job responsibilities For further information please contact Bethan as detailed below or refer to the attached job description or person specification

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification - 8A
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate and working towards completion of the Diploma - B7
• Independent Prescriber with appropriate annotation on GPhC register or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Formal management and / or leadership qualification
• Member of UKCPA and / or specialist groups

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner including a solid grounding in a broad range of clinical specialties - B7
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post Diploma - B8A
• Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Able to appraise information / data and use in solving problems
• Good knowledge of the medicines safety, risk management and governance agenda and its application to the clinical role
• Good knowledge of evidence-based medicine, formulary application / management processes and drug use evaluation
• Experience providing education and training, supervision and feedback of staff

Desirable

• Clinical pharmacy experience within the specialty
• Experience line managing and/or conducting formal appraisals
• Evidence of involvement in writing of guidelines
• oPresentation of an abstract on pharmacy practice research at a regional / national conference or publication in a peer reviewed journal

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
• Patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and a positive experience
• Must have ability to travel between sites and to relevant meetings outside of the Trust
• Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards

Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification - 8A Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate and working towards completion of the Diploma - B7 Independent Prescriber with appropriate annotation on GPhC register or willing to undertake Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Formal management and / or leadership qualification Member of UKCPA and / or specialist groups Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Comprehensive experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner including a solid grounding in a broad range of clinical specialties - B7 Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post Diploma - B8A Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Able to appraise information / data and use in solving problems Good knowledge of the medicines safety, risk management and governance agenda and its application to the clinical role Good knowledge of evidence-based medicine, formulary application / management processes and drug use evaluation Experience providing education and training, supervision and feedback of staff Desirable Clinical pharmacy experience within the specialty Experience line managing and/or conducting formal appraisals Evidence of involvement in writing of guidelines oPresentation of an abstract on pharmacy practice research at a regional / national conference or publication in a peer reviewed journal Personal Qualities Essential Ability to demonstrate Trust Values Patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and a positive experience Must have ability to travel between sites and to relevant meetings outside of the Trust Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST5 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST5 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Pharmacist Cheltenham Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent | Part Time | Up to £52,000 per annum pro rata depending on skills and experience 22.5 hours per week (worked over 3 days) Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacist, you will: Join our talented multidisciplinary team Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings Educate patients on the proper use of prescribed medications Conduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviews Document clinical interventions and outcomes Provide drug information and training to healthcare staff and patients Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national regulations, and accreditation standards Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and medication safety programs Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors

About us

About Cheltenham Hospital Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.

Job summary

The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support and liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible. The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist pharmacy services to education and training. The post holder will act as an academic link providing academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Education Training and Development.o Act as a specialist role model and an expert in medical management within a clinical team providing in patient clinical pharmacy service.o Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.o Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison support.o Lead and support the training and development of pharmacy staff, trainee pharmacists and junior pharmacists across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.o Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.o Support the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Education and Training Strategy, ensuring alignment with NHS, GPhC, regional and national priorities.o Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.o Provision of academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.o Supporting the ongoing development and collaboration of the undergraduate MPharm curriculum and in placement provision to ensure teaching reflects current clinical practice.o To support and lead the development of clinical pharmacy education links between KCL and KCH

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-Division-A-8251175

Job locations

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.

Education and Training (KCH)

• Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes.
• Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.
• Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests.
• Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements.
• Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession.
• Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting.
• Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.
• To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed

Academic Role (KCL)

To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews.

For full details please see attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme. Education and Training (KCH) Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes. Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group. Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities. Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development. Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests. Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements. Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession. Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting. Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice. To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed Academic Role (KCL) To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews. For full details please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm (Masters Degree)
• Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements
• Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
• Experience of assessing and supervising trainees

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Be able to implement and manage change
• Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MPharm (Masters Degree) Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council) Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete Desirable Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy Knowledge and Experience Essential Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies Experience of assessing and supervising trainees Desirable Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Be able to implement and manage change Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Pharmacist Chester Hospital | Nursing | Permanant | Part Time | Competitive Salary depending on experience 15 hours per week Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacist, you will: Join our talented multidisciplinary team Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres

About us

Chester, The Grosvenor Hospital The Grosvenor Hospital has remained a leading hospital in Chester since 1975. We work within the heart of our community to deliver a comprehensive range of treatments and services delivered by our wonderful team of clinicians and support staff. Our hospital is a modern environment with a new theatre suite and day care unit and holds the highest standards for patient care where staff ratios are not compromised. Care delivered the way it should be.

Job summary

Hilary Cottage Surgery is nestled in the South Cotswolds. A small surgery with around 40 staff, this part time role is a great opportunity to work in a primary care setting as an independent prescriber.

If you want to work in a General Practice, where we enjoy what we do, work well together, and work hard for our patients - as well as having a nice drive through the countryside to get to work, Hilary Cottage Surgery is the place to be!

Your role here will be to work alongside the GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide expertise in clinical pharmacy, medicines optimisation and safety which will include undertaking structured medication reviews. You will provide leadership for medicines use to ensure patients experience high quality patient care that will improve health outcomes and efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely expertise including telephone contact with patients.

The main duties and responsibilities will include performing remote medication reviews, support management of patients with long-term conditions, undertake medicines reconciliation, provide telephone consultations, repeat prescription standardisation, implementation and management, drug monitoring management, and clinical audits.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

Action medication adjustments following hospital discharge summaries and identifying and rectifying unexplained changes to ensure patients are supported and receive correct medications and deal with any queries.

Manage medication reviews with patients by telephone and make recommendations for prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care. Medication reviews for patients who are regular A+E, Urgent Care Centre or hospital attenders.

Carry out clinical audits to review patients on high-risk medications and monitor prescribing against local and national guidelines.

Make recommendations for medicine switches and support staff with medicine related queries.

Work with the prescribing lead to review repeat prescribing policy. Make necessary changes and interventions for re-authorisation of long-term medications.

Management of repeat prescribing and management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required.

Promote and increase uptake and utilisation of electronic repeat Dispensing (eRD) and Electronic Prescribing (EPS) in line with defined targets.

Assist the practice to achieve QOF and Enhances Service objectives/ targets.

Provide advice and support to patients in the use of medicines.

About us

Our practice team are here to provide patients with a professional and caring healthcare experience. We run many clinics and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as antenatal and postnatal care, childhood vaccinations and minor surgery.

We are continually monitoring our standards of service and striving to improve them.

To find out more about the practice, the people, and the services we offer, please visit www.fairfordsurgery.co.uk

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A0469-26-0014

Job locations

Keble Lawns

Fairford

Gloucestershire

GL7 4BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

To work alongside the GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide expertise in clinical pharmacy, medicines optimisation and safety which will include undertaking structured medication reviews. You will provide leadership for medicines use to ensure patients experience high quality patient care that will improve health outcomes and efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely expertise including telephone contact with patients.

The main duties and responsibilities will include performing face-to-face and remote medication reviews, support management of patients with long-term conditions, undertake medicines reconciliation, provide telephone consultations, repeat prescription standardization, implementation and management, drug monitoring management, and clinical audits.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

Action medication adjustments following receipt of hospital discharge summaries and identifying and rectifying unexplained changes to ensure that patients are supported and receive the correct medications and deal with any queries as they arise.

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients by telephone and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care. Medication reviews for patients who are regular A+E, Urgent Care Centre or hospital attenders.

Carry out clinical audits to review patients on high-risk medications and monitor prescribing against local and national guidelines. Analyse and present results to highlight areas for improvement.

Make recommendations for medicine switches and support clinical & dispensary staff with medicine related queries.

Work with the prescribing lead to review repeat prescribing policy. Make necessary changes and interventions for re-authorisation of long-term medications.

Management of repeat prescribing and management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma, mental health and diabetes.

Promote and increase uptake and utilisation of electronic repeat Dispensing (eRD) and Electronic Prescribing (EPS) in line with local & National targets.

Assist the practice to achieve QOF and Enhances Service objectives/ targets.

Provide advice and support to patients in the use of medicines.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Must be a qualified independent prescriber or working towards

Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.

Recognise priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate.

Able to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.

Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

Administration and professional responsibilities

Lead on and develop elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience.

Contribute proactively to ensure optimal medicines usage by patients and healthcare professionals.

Contribute to ongoing development and service improvements in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice Team

Ensure accurate and legible notes are recorded in the patients computer record

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient care

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad-hoc reports and audits

Attend and participate in Practice meetings as requested

PCN objective such as IIF and practice priorities such as QoF and CQC requirements

Delivering a quality service

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
• Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, audit and formal evaluation
• Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes
• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice
• Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory requirements

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Be punctual and professional in manner

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Maintain effective communication within the practice and with external stakeholders

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual appraisal
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health or other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a

business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Any breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary proceedings

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Safeguarding

You have a responsibility to follow the principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children in accordance with Practice policy.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit. Undertake distribution of results of investigations, and workflow correspondence as appropriate, when required

General

To cooperate in all matters with the other members of the Practice Team with a view to ensuring a productive and happy atmosphere, greater job satisfaction for all concerned and, above all, ever-improving patient care.

This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There may be other duties and requirements associated with your post and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable requests made by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Job summary:To work alongside the GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide expertise in clinical pharmacy, medicines optimisation and safety which will include undertaking structured medication reviews. You will provide leadership for medicines use to ensure patients experience high quality patient care that will improve health outcomes and efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely expertise including telephone contact with patients. The main duties and responsibilities will include performing face-to-face and remote medication reviews, support management of patients with long-term conditions, undertake medicines reconciliation, provide telephone consultations, repeat prescription standardization, implementation and management, drug monitoring management, and clinical audits.Job Responsibilities:Clinical Practice Action medication adjustments following receipt of hospital discharge summaries and identifying and rectifying unexplained changes to ensure that patients are supported and receive the correct medications and deal with any queries as they arise. Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients by telephone and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care. Medication reviews for patients who are regular A+E, Urgent Care Centre or hospital attenders. Carry out clinical audits to review patients on high-risk medications and monitor prescribing against local and national guidelines. Analyse and present results to highlight areas for improvement. Make recommendations for medicine switches and support clinical & dispensary staff with medicine related queries. Work with the prescribing lead to review repeat prescribing policy. Make necessary changes and interventions for re-authorisation of long-term medications. Management of repeat prescribing and management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma, mental health and diabetes. Promote and increase uptake and utilisation of electronic repeat Dispensing (eRD) and Electronic Prescribing (EPS) in line with local & National targets. Assist the practice to achieve QOF and Enhances Service objectives/ targets. Provide advice and support to patients in the use of medicines. Knowledge, skills and experience required Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Must be a qualified independent prescriber or working towards Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice. Recognise priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate. Able to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct. Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.Administration and professional responsibilities Lead on and develop elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience. Contribute proactively to ensure optimal medicines usage by patients and healthcare professionals. Contribute to ongoing development and service improvements in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice Team Ensure accurate and legible notes are recorded in the patients computer record Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient care Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad-hoc reports and audits Attend and participate in Practice meetings as requested PCN objective such as IIF and practice priorities such as QoF and CQC requirementsDelivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, audit and formal evaluation Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes Support and participate in shared learning across the practice Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory requirements Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Be punctual and professional in mannerCommunication Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication within the practice and with external stakeholdersPersonal/Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual appraisal Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health or other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Any breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary proceedingsHealth & SafetyThe post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Reporting potential risks identified Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children SafeguardingYou have a responsibility to follow the principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children in accordance with Practice policy.Equality and DiversityThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.Contribution to the Implementation of Services:The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit. Undertake distribution of results of investigations, and workflow correspondence as appropriate, when requiredGeneralTo cooperate in all matters with the other members of the Practice Team with a view to ensuring a productive and happy atmosphere, greater job satisfaction for all concerned and, above all, ever-improving patient care. This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There may be other duties and requirements associated with your post and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable requests made by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Pharmacy. Independent Prescriber

Experience

Desirable

• Previously worked in a patient facing role
• Previous experience of Primary Care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Bachelor of Pharmacy. Independent Prescriber Experience Desirable Previously worked in a patient facing role Previous experience of Primary Care

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).

Additional information 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

Hilary Cottage Surgery

Address

Keble Lawns

Fairford

Gloucestershire

GL7 4BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fairfordsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hilary Cottage Surgery

Address

Keble Lawns

Fairford

Gloucestershire

GL7 4BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fairfordsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Springwood Surgery are looking for a Practice Clinical Pharmacist to help us enhance the care of our patients. We were early proponents of the benefits of bringing an expert in medicines into the care of our patients and were the first to develop a prescribing Pharmacist-led chronic disease clinic within our PCN.

We are now wanting to bring that expertise in-house and expand the reach of an expert in medicines into the care of our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist who will help us to realise our vision of high-quality evidence-based prescribing for all of our patients.

We are simultaneously recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician and our vision is for the two roles to support each other and provide a comprehensive in-house Medicines service.

Interest/experience/qualifications in Diabetes management would be advantageous, however we have the time and skills to train the right candidate if needed.

Please note that depending on if we receive a high number of applicants, this job advert may shut earlier than 27/10/2026.

To arrange an informal discussion or visit the Practice, please contact Danielle Adams (Practice Manager)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. This may be face to face in surgery, patients homes, care homes, via telephone consultation or via online working.

They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).

They may run minor ailment clinics in surgery as appropriate for a pharmacy led clinic.

About us

Springwood Surgery is a thriving semi-rural practice providing care to approximately 7,500 patients in the beautiful market town of Guisborough on the edge of the North York Moors. We have a friendly and supportive team of six GP Partners, two salaried GPs, a highly-trained and skilled nursing team, excellent Practice Manager and effective administrative team.

We are supported by a wider multidisciplinary team provided by our PCN - including a Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner Service, Care Coordinators, and Social Prescribing Link Workers.

We are an established and active training practice. Three of our GPs are GP Trainers, two of these are Training Programme Directors for the Durham & Tees Valley GP Training Programme. We provide placements for GP Specialty Trainees, Foundation Doctors and Undergraduate Medical Education (Years 3, 4 and 5 from Newcastle University). One of our GPs is a Medical tutor for CPPE.

We use SystmOne including Ardens and AnalyseRx. Our last CQC assessment was good in all areas. Our Surgery premises have recently undergone a full renovation. We are a member of East Cleveland Group PCN and one of our GPs is the Clinical Director of the PCN.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, innovative, and supportive medicines management pharmacy team as a Band 5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMT).

This post is suitable for a GPhC registered pharmacy technician wanting to move sector and from any clinical background. This roles base isHellesdon Hospital in Norwichbut travel to different sites may be required.

The ideal candidate will work closely with our pharmacists and MMTs, carrying out various medicines management activities to provide a patient-orientated, high quality and comprehensive clinical medicines management service to designated inpatient wards primarily at Hellesdon Hospital. You will hold an Accredited accuracy checking qualification and be proficient in medicines reconciliation.

You will have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and have a strong team work ethic. You must be well organised and able to prioritise your own work, have good interpersonal skills and be confident working independently, and as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team.

Please note this is a permanent position and 30 hours per week.Ideally, we would like the working hours to cover Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday with Thursday being a non working day. However, for the right candidate we might be in a position to negotiate these hours.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team delivering clinical pharmacy services to:

• Adult mental health inpatient wards (Norwich and Kings Lynn)
• Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit (Perinatal mental health service - Norwich)
• Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (Norwich and Kings Lynn)
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (Norwich)
• Drug monitoring clinic (Norwich)

As a medicines management technician, you will:

• Work with other medicines management technicians and team managers to provide adequate cover for activities across dispensary and clinical services, prioritising and directing as required to ensure that optimum service delivery is maintained.
• Order medicines for stock and individual patients at ward-level in preparation for discharge using the appropriate IT systems.
• Participate in medicines management schemes on the wards including Patients Own Drugs, Self-administration, medicines reconciliation and non-stock top ups.
• Maintain a good stock control on the wards.
• Undertake patient counselling about their medicines and provide individualised information and advice about medicines to patients, carers, and other health professionals e.g., medical and nursing staff.
• Involve in discharge planning for service users ensuring a seamless medicines pathway into primary care.
• Participate in Trust wide medicines management initiatives.
• Participate in medicines management audit projects.
• Support the education and training for student pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists.

About us

NSFT is a forward-thinking hospital offering mental health care in Norfolk and Suffolk. We are one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK with strong links to the School of Pharmacy and Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? The Pharmacy Department is at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and Optimisation, and innovative pharmaceutical practice. We have challenges, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the coastline and countryside to Broads National Park. We're up to 2.5 hours away from London and offer excellent rail and air links across the UK and internationally. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, restaurants, shops, and theatres. We also offer top ranking schooling and affordable house price.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

246-COR8065106-B

Job locations

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• ACPT recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification.

Desirable

• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of electronic systems used to manage medicines supply, prescribing and patient records.

Desirable

• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Experience in supervision of other staff

Experience

Essential

• Experience of development, review, and implementation of pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. ACPT recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification. Desirable BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Knowledge of electronic systems used to manage medicines supply, prescribing and patient records. Desirable Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Experience in supervision of other staff Experience Essential Experience of development, review, and implementation of pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a Pharmacist (OUTPATIENT), you will be responsible for the provision of exceptional professional pharmacy services. The focus of your role will be to act as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Senior Pharmacist, the rest of the pharmacy team and support the development of the business. You will help in ensuring a high quality patient and customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacies and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care across all sites.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMACIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Clinical Responsibilities

*Responsible for Patient

*Responsibility for policy and service development

*Responsibility for financial and physical resources

*Responsibility for leading and managing

*Responsibility for information resources

*Responsibility for research and development

*Educational responsibilities

*Professional responsibilities

*Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES(ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

About us

Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures andobligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to inrelation to both staff and services.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staffcontravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.81 an hour Hourly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3973-BANK

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review.

If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

Job description Job responsibilities Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review. If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient counselling
• Completed audit and used to improve practice

Desirable

• experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration
• Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage
• Ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy
• Understands role of hospital pharmacist
• Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Accurate/meticulous

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Experience Essential Experience of patient counselling Completed audit and used to improve practice Desirable experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage Ward pharmacy experience Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy Understands role of hospital pharmacist Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs Desirable Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS. Skills and aptitudes Essential Good written communication skills Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary) Able to use initiative and work independently Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure Accurate/meticulous

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a Pharmacist (OUTPATIENT), you will be responsible for the provision of exceptional professional pharmacy services. The focus of your role will be to act as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Senior Pharmacist, the rest of the pharmacy team and support the development of the business. You will help in ensuring a high quality patient and customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacies and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care across all sites.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMACIES.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Clinical Responsibilities

*Responsible for Patient

*Responsibility for policy and service development

*Responsibility for financial and physical resources

*Responsibility for leading and managing

*Responsibility for information resources

*Responsibility for research and development

*Educational responsibilities

*Professional responsibilities

*Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

About us

Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures andobligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to inrelation to both staff and services.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staffcontravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.81 an hour Hourly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3971-BANK

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review.

If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Job description Job responsibilities Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review. If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient counselling
• Completed audit and used to improve practice

Desirable

• experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration
• Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage
• Ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy
• Understands role of hospital pharmacist
• Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Accurate/meticulous

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Experience Essential Experience of patient counselling Completed audit and used to improve practice Desirable experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage Ward pharmacy experience Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy Understands role of hospital pharmacist Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs Desirable Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS. Skills and aptitudes Essential Good written communication skills Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary) Able to use initiative and work independently Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure Accurate/meticulous

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Cuffley and Goffs Oak Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated clinical pharmacist to join our practice team. The position is part-time for three days a week - ideally Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a patient-facing role within general practice, supporting medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes and contributing to high quality care.

Main duties of the job

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

About us

We are a large practice, based over two sites (just one mile apart) which are Valley View Health Centre and Cuffley Village Surgery - collectively known as Cuffley and Goffs Oak Medical Practice. We provide care to over 13,500 patients.

We have a happy, established team that consists of GPs, nurses and HCAs who are all supported by an experienced and organised admin team. We are also joined regularly and supported by colleagues from our PCN. We use Ardens templates, Accurx and SystmOne.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29894-1

Job locations

Goffs Lane

Goffs Oak

Cuffley

Herts

EN7 5ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Clinically assessing and treating patients, using expert knowledge of medicines, for specific disease areas;
• Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (e.g. side-effects, dosage);
• Providing pharmaceutical medication review and health education advice to patients, by face-to-face, telephone or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice;
• Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement;
• Contributing to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations, childhood immunisation and adult immunisation programmes;
• Processing specialist treatment letters;
• Supporting practice dispensary;
• Processing hospital medication discharge letters;
• Acting as a key contact, for all medication related queries;
• Supporting improvements in clinical care, through practice-based audits and implementing change;
• Running clinics where medicines are the main interventions
• Conducting care-planning, including: mental health, admission avoidance schemes and end-of-life patients.
• Undertaking minor ailments triage and directing patients, based on clinical need;
• Capturing relevant patient health information at all consultations including contributing to the quality outcomes framework;
• Monitoring patients with complex, long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and COPD, ensuring that medication is optimised, titrated, monitored and complied with;
• Providing clinical advice and expertise on medication;
• Establishing ongoing professional relationships with individual patients;
• Liaising with other providers, such as secondary care, community pharmacy and care or nursing homes, as necessary, to ensure the safe transfer of care;
• Delivering on and/or overseeing relevant aspects of the PCN Directed Enhanced Service (DES).
• Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared-care protocols, clinical research with medicines and liaison with specialist pharmacists;
• Managing the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process, by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates;
• Reviewing prescribing against local and national targets, and engaging with the wider prescribing team to rectify any issues.

Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities of the role include: Clinically assessing and treating patients, using expert knowledge of medicines, for specific disease areas; Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (e.g. side-effects, dosage); Providing pharmaceutical medication review and health education advice to patients, by face-to-face, telephone or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice; Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement; Contributing to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations, childhood immunisation and adult immunisation programmes; Processing specialist treatment letters; Supporting practice dispensary; Processing hospital medication discharge letters; Acting as a key contact, for all medication related queries; Supporting improvements in clinical care, through practice-based audits and implementing change; Running clinics where medicines are the main interventions Conducting care-planning, including: mental health, admission avoidance schemes and end-of-life patients. Undertaking minor ailments triage and directing patients, based on clinical need; Capturing relevant patient health information at all consultations including contributing to the quality outcomes framework; Monitoring patients with complex, long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and COPD, ensuring that medication is optimised, titrated, monitored and complied with; Providing clinical advice and expertise on medication; Establishing ongoing professional relationships with individual patients; Liaising with other providers, such as secondary care, community pharmacy and care or nursing homes, as necessary, to ensure the safe transfer of care; Delivering on and/or overseeing relevant aspects of the PCN Directed Enhanced Service (DES). Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared-care protocols, clinical research with medicines and liaison with specialist pharmacists; Managing the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process, by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates; Reviewing prescribing against local and national targets, and engaging with the wider prescribing team to rectify any issues.

Person Specification

You will be a qualified pharmacist with strong experience within primary care and have the following skills and qualifications:

Essential

• Completion of a degree in pharmacy;
• Current UK professional registration, with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC);
• Post-qualification experience in pharmacy (hospital, primary care or community), or working towards obtaining this;
• Qualified independent prescriber;
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS);
• Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice;
• Ability to demonstrate general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas;
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions;
• Ability to demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individuals;
• Ability to recognise priorities when problem-solving and identify deviations from normal patterns, referring to seniors or GPs with confidence, when appropriate;
• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct;
• Ability to assist patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance;
• Non-judgemental attitude and ability to be flexible and adaptable;
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills;
• Understand the need for patient confidentiality.

Person Specification You will be a qualified pharmacist with strong experience within primary care and have the following skills and qualifications: Essential Completion of a degree in pharmacy; Current UK professional registration, with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Post-qualification experience in pharmacy (hospital, primary care or community), or working towards obtaining this; Qualified independent prescriber; Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS); Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice; Ability to demonstrate general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas; Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions; Ability to demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individuals; Ability to recognise priorities when problem-solving and identify deviations from normal patterns, referring to seniors or GPs with confidence, when appropriate; Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct; Ability to assist patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance; Non-judgemental attitude and ability to be flexible and adaptable; Self-motivated with excellent communication skills; Understand the need for patient confidentiality.

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).

Additional information 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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Goffs Lane

Goffs Oak

Cuffley

Herts

EN7 5ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Goffs Lane

Goffs Oak

Cuffley

Herts

EN7 5ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Walker Medical Group is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and experienced team.

Main duties of the job

• Medicines Reconciliation
• Medication Reviews and Patient Support
• Repeat Prescribing
• Medicines Safety
• Communication and Liaison

About us

Walker Medical Group is based in the east end of Newcastle upon Tyne, serving around 11,000 patients. Our broad patient base offers rich opportunities for learning and specialising in various areas of medicine.

Our team brings together a diverse group of clinical and non-clinical professionals, working collaboratively to deliver holistic patient care. The clinical team includes Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and GPs, supported by a pharmacist and a social prescriber. They are in turn backed by our dedicated administrative and management teams.

What We Offer:

• A commitment to education and development as a teaching and learning practice
• A comprehensive Induction Program, offering time with colleagues to understand our team and workflow
• A strong focus on promoting and supporting health and wellbeing within the practice
• A positive workplace culture grounded in core values and supportive behaviours
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Lead Pharmacist to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the London and East Directorate which covers our prisons across London and the East of England.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a leadership Pharmacist position within the directorate leadership team and is responsible for leading pharmacy services across Health in Justice.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

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 Directorate Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will: Lead pharmacy services across the directorate. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management, polypharmacy, and medicines optimisation. Develop pharmacy leadership capability among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Promote best practice and evidence-based prescribing. Ensure safe, legal, high-quality pharmacy services across the directorate. Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Review drug-related incidents, complaints, investigations, and patient safety events. Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Contribute to quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes. Support service development, innovation, business growth, and mobilisation of new contracts. Maintain awareness of national developments affecting healthcare and pharmacy practice. Work with NHS commissioners, NHS England, external providers, patients, and professional bodies. Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and conferences.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 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, skills and experience required:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) including pre-registration training.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience implementing evidence-based medicines optimisation programmes.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety processes.

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Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Lead Pharmacist to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a leadership Pharmacist position within the directorate leadership team and is responsible for leading pharmacy services across Health in Justice.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

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 Directorate Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will: Lead pharmacy services across the directorate. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management, polypharmacy, and medicines optimisation. Develop pharmacy leadership capability among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Promote best practice and evidence-based prescribing. Ensure safe, legal, high-quality pharmacy services across the directorate. Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Review drug-related incidents, complaints, investigations, and patient safety events. Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Contribute to quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes. Support service development, innovation, business growth, and mobilisation of new contracts. Maintain awareness of national developments affecting healthcare and pharmacy practice. Work with NHS commissioners, NHS England, external providers, patients, and professional bodies. Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and conferences.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 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, skills and experience required:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) including pre-registration training.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience implementing evidence-based medicines optimisation programmes.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety processes.

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Job summary

We are seeking one Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to join us.

Pharmacy technicians are a vital part of the pharmacy team. They work under the supervision of the pharmacist to ensure the safe running of the pharmacy and make sure patients get the most from their medicines. The role will enable successful candidates to undertake the necessary training and development to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Our Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentices undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme with the University of East Anglia with lots of support from our dedicated and experienced training team. You will attend a virtual training to study for the coursework for your Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.

To be eligible to apply for the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician, you will need 4 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and science (or a combined science award with one qualification at C/4 or above plus another GCSE). Maths and English Functional skills levels 2 can also be accepted. Pharmacy experience is not essential but would be desirable but a NVQ2 in pharmacy is not an alternative to the academic requirements above. Proof of the above qualifications will be requested at interview.

Main duties of the job

Career opportunities following qualification, and registration include, medicines management roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, procurement, and many more. Further training is available to help develop your career in some of these areas.

Our PTPTs support medicines supply and optimisation throughout the Trust. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, a proactive learner and are able to plan and organise your own workload. You need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are a must and most importantly a professional attitude and patient centred approach.

About us

During your training you will be involved in supporting the efficient delivery of medicines including dispensing, stock control, aseptic production and quality control. This will be across our Pharmacy Departments at the University Hospital of North Tees, University Hospital of Hartlepool along with Stockton Quality Control Laboratory which is the specialist regional service for the North East and North Cumbria.

You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards delivering pharmacy ward based services. You will take patient medication histories, assess patient's own drugs and educate patients on how optimise their medicines. As part of the programme you will gain the knowledge and skills required to final accuracy check dispensed medicines and products.

Job summary

Are you a qualified pharmacist with a passion for mental health pharmacy, or keen to specialise in this rewarding field? Whether you are already working in hospital or mental health settings, or currently in community pharmacy and looking for a new direction to develop your clinical skills, we offer a supportive and dynamic environment to help you grow and thrive. If any of these apply, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both our staff and the service users across the localities we serve. We would love for you to join our compassionate and nurturing Medicines Management Team.

Due to promotion of the current postholder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our highly supportive inpatient team as a Clinical Mental Health Pharmacist.

The post is based at Chorley District Hospital, covering a range of mental health wards, including a psychiatric intensive care unit and acute adult mental health wards.

The role offers an ideal opportunity for a pharmacist who may wish to enhance their current knowledge base within the mental health field or who is already working at this level. We are a supportive Medicines Management Team and can offer many opportunities for pharmacists to build on their current expertise. We encourage all team members to identify, develop, and feel empowered to improve their skills.

Main duties of the job

Hospital and/or mental health experience is desirable but not essential, as we offer an award-winning in-house training programme designed to support the successful candidate in developing the necessary skills and confidence for the role.

There may also be opportunities to access further development, including the Aston University distance-learning Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics (accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacy).

The post will provide opportunities for the following:

o Pharmaceutical care planning and clinical review of prescriptionso Involvement in multidisciplinary ward roundso Provision of medicines information to service users and staffo Opportunity to experience pharmacy practice across inpatient services and community teamso Supporting the development of robust medicines management processeso Developing trainee pharmacy staff

o Actively working to deliver the Trust medicines optimisation strategyo Ensuring compliance with GPhC standards for dispensingo Clinical audit

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has fully implemented electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems across all inpatient settings.

Due to the location of various units, an ability and willingness to travel around Trust locations is required. There is no requirement to work bank holidays or weekends.

For further details / informal visits please contact us using the details provided

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in near Wetherby, Yorkshire.

HMP Wealstun is a male prison that focuses on training and education. The pharmacy has it's own dispensary and consists of a full team of around 15 staff both permanent and bank.

Hours

32 hours a week, working 4 days. Weekend and bank holiday working included on a rota basis. At present it is 1 weekend a month (both days) however these can be worked together or spread across the month.

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £35,548.16 per annum, 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 Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

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.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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.

Job summary

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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Lead Pharmacist to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the South and IRCs directorate which covers our prisons in the South of England and our Immigration Removal Centres in Heathrow, Gatwick and Derwentside.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a leadership Pharmacist position within the directorate leadership team and is responsible for leading pharmacy services across Health in Justice.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.

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 Directorate Lead Pharmacist your responsibilities will vary. You will: Lead pharmacy services across the directorate. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management, polypharmacy, and medicines optimisation. Develop pharmacy leadership capability among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Promote best practice and evidence-based prescribing. Ensure safe, legal, high-quality pharmacy services across the directorate. Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Review drug-related incidents, complaints, investigations, and patient safety events. Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Contribute to quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes. Support service development, innovation, business growth, and mobilisation of new contracts. Maintain awareness of national developments affecting healthcare and pharmacy practice. Work with NHS commissioners, NHS England, external providers, patients, and professional bodies. Represent the organisation at regional and national forums and conferences.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 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, skills and experience required:

• A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) including pre-registration training.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience implementing evidence-based medicines optimisation programmes.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Experience leading teams and driving service improvement.
• Knowledge of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and patient safety processes.

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