Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

£21.76 per hour

Monday to Friday 07:30am -17:30pm.

Weekends and bank holidays 08:30am - 17:30pm.

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

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 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.

• 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

EAST:MK Primary Care Network has exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to join our practice team, on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours a week. The hours will be worked over 5 days between Monday-Saturday, on a rotation basis across the PCN's 4 surgeries: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice & The Grove Surgery.

Our clinical pharmacist will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN, ensuring safe, evidence based & cost-effective prescribing. You will also be responsible for offering support to general practice staff in relation to prescription & medication queries as well as conducting medicines reconciliation on transfer of care.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role
• Take on responsibility for areas of chronic disease management, working proactively with other healthcare professionals across the organisation & PCN area
• Support the delivery of the new Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES)
• Conduct structured medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy
• Provide clinical medicines expertise to both patients & practice teams
• Improve prescribing practices across the PCN
• Improve service & quality through mechanisms such as clinical audits
• Interface with community & hospital colleagues to help resolve medication-related issues
• Assist with delivery of enhanced health-in-care-homes initiatives

About us

East:MK PCN covers a total population of around 58,000 patients, across its 4 practices in Milton Keynes: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice and the Grove Surgery.

Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public and community services to make as much of an impact to improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working in a vibrant team.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

• Monday - Sunday service
• 7.15am - 7.15pm

Salary

This is a bank role with an hourly salary of £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 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
• 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.

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 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
• 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

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 Lewes name, a category B men's prison, based in Lewes, East Sussex.

Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:30 - 17:30 (30 minutes break) Friday 7:30- 17:00 (30 minutes break) Bank Holidays and weekends 8:00 - 17:00 (30 minutes break)

£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

• 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

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 Moorland, a men's category C Prison and young offender institution located in South Yorkshire.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working 07:30 - 17:30 three days a week and 07:30 - 17:00 the other day a week. Shifts spread across 7 days. Includes 2 weekends a month and bank holiday working.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £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 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

Package Description: As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension. Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged t

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services. Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), and 20 or 30 part time hours can be arranged for flexible working, following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage. Responsibilities include medication administration, providing medicines management services, and offering pharmacy-related information to patients, prison officers, and healthcare professionals. The role involves autonomous function within competency scope while supporting less experienced staff. Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent and GPhC registration.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. We work with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. The organization delivers and transforms adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, working to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,648 to £39,177.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1545570761

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Package Description

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension.
• Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job Introduction

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), and 20 or 30 part time hours can be arranged for flexible working, following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage.

Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technician

Main Responsibilities

• The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients.
• They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison.
• The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.
• The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
• Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide
• Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written
• Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified
• Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison
• Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health

The Ideal Candidate

Person Specification

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to build and develop relationships
• Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independently

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
• All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a Prison environment
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Qualified in ACT (Accredited Checking Technician)
• Qualified in MMT (Medicines Management Technician)

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Package DescriptionAs a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension. Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionJob IntroductionWe are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), and 20 or 30 part time hours can be arranged for flexible working, following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage.Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technicianMain Responsibilities The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients. They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison. The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need. The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication. Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic. Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of HealthThe Ideal CandidatePerson Specification Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Ability to build and develop relationships Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independentlyEssential Experience / Qualifications Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environmentDesirable Experience Experience in a Prison environment Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Qualified in ACT (Accredited Checking Technician) Qualified in MMT (Medicines Management Technician)About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent, Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent, Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

CM2 6JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Morley and District Primary Care Network are recruiting a Pharmacy Technician to join our PCN Clinical Pharmacy Team.

This is a new and exciting role, and will help shape and form the layout of our local healthcare offer in Morley, Leeds.

The suitable candidate should be passionate about making a difference in primary care and enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team across services.

Duties will include dealing with prescription queries, synchronisation of repeat medications, processing discharge summaries/clinic letters, supporting project development of the services, undertaking clinical audits and promoting best prescribing practice within the surgeries where they are based. The post holder will work as part of a growing team of health care professionals across the seven practices in Morley and District to deliver health and medicines optimisation interventions at a neighbourhood population level.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be expected to work with multiple teams and work on their own initiative at times,supporting the PCN Pharmacy Team and our member practices.

The role will be based at a variety of locations across the Morley and District PCN area, plus some of the work may be based in Care Home settings over the next few years

About us

About us

We are a 6 practice PCN with approximately 65,000 patients. We are rapidly developing our multi-disciplinary workforce, embedding our roles, developing our team that makes a real difference to our patients and our practices.

Job summary

Would you like to be a clinician shaping the future of healthcare provision in Surrey Heath?

If so we would love to hear from you!

This if a part time role for Medicine Management Optimisation across the disciplines of both General Practice and Care Homes. If you are interested in working in this dynamic environment then please come and join this enthusiastic dynamic team.

As a Clinical Pharmacist in Surrey Heath you will join the growing clinical pharmacy and multi-disciplinary PCN team. Working across a nominated general practice to support the responsibilities and deliverable of the Surrey Heath Primary Care Network.

This role is based across two practices and the Surrey Heath footprint working four days per week.

You will be responsible for supporting the practice(s) to implement effective medicines management, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change. In addition the role will be responsible for supporting the Primary Care Network to implement the medicines optimisation requirements of the new Network Contract, Direct Enhanced Service for enhanced health in care homes and other PCN medicines management responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

This is a training role which requires the successful applicant to complete a CPPE course, therefore please ensure you understand the training requirements. These roles have been designed to be interesting and fulfilling roles, providing a comprehensive range of appropriate clinical pharmacy services to general practice in Surrey Heath. The post holders will undertake resident/patient-facing activities, and associated medicines management support activities, to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines within the practices and across their registered populations.

The post holder will be supported to help develop the role and work to improve the care and outcomes for the patients across Surrey Heath PCN. To play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality primary health care within Surrey Heath

About us

We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 104,000 patients across Surrey Heath. We began in 2016 and now employ around 200 members of staff across our clinical and corporate support teams. Since 2019 we have hosted the Primary Care Network in Surrey Heath.

As a GP Federation and Primary Care Network, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners, in the provision of community based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary care services in Surrey Heath and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.

Our vision is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

Job summary

Joining our Clinical Pharmacy Team across General Practices and Care Homes in Surrey Heath and playing an important role complementing the clinical pharmacists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Working under supervision of a clinical pharmacist, undertaking resident/patient-facing activities and supporting the team of clinical pharmacists to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines within care homes and general practice, through shared decision-making conversations with residents/patients.

Initially focusing on supporting the Practice(s) and Primary Care Network (PCN) implement the medicines optimisation requirements of the new Network Contract Direct Enhanced Services and other Practice and PCN responsibilities. As our plans for the Pharmacy Technician role mature, the focus of the role will expand accordingly to ensure effective support to the clinical pharmacy team and to meet the needs of the practice(s) and the population served.

A key focus will be supporting the GPs and clinical pharmacists in implementing effective medicine management in care homes and across the practices population, and identifying areas for improvement and initiating and managing change.

Main duties of the job

• Function as part of the general practice and PCN team and working across the practices and care homes in Surrey Heath, developing professional supportive relationships.
• Carry out medicines optimisation tasks, to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of prescribing, and patient adherence and administration.
• Undertake tasks to support structured medication reviews/medication reviews.
• Build and run EMIS reports to identify/stratify patients/residents for review.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation, with support of other clinical staff review medication changes and communicate change appropriately, including for new care home residents / patients and post hospital discharge / out-patients.
• Synchronising medicines for patient transfer between care settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the clinical pharmacist for structured medication reviews (SMRs).
• Use consultation skills, where required, to work in partnership with patients/residents to ensure they use their medicines effectively (e.g. checking inhaler technique).
• Where competent, provide specialist expertise to address both the public health needs and social care needs of residents/patients, including providing lifestyle advice, service information, and helping tacking health inequalities.
• Support members of the practice team on matters relating to medicines optimisation, prescription requests, queries and drug monitoring

About us

We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 97,000 patients across Surrey Heath. We began in 2016 and now employ around 200 members of staff across our clinical and corporate support teams. Since 2019 we have hosted the Primary Care Network in Surrey Heath.

As a GP Federation, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary care services in Surrey Heath and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do,and we pride ourselves inensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.

Job summary

Experienced Clinical Pharmacist

Westbury Group Practice is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and improving patient outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our established clinical team and help shape the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred prescribing services.

The Role

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a key role in supporting the management of long-term conditions, medication optimisation, structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and other healthcare professionals to improve prescribing quality and patient safety.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist who enjoys autonomous clinical practice, running independent clinics, making complex prescribing decisions and contributing to medicines optimisation, QOF and service development within a busy primary care environment.

Hybrid working can be considered for the right candidate, although the role is primarily practice-based.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Run independent long-term condition clinics eg; hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma/COPD and other agreed areas.

Assess, diagnose within scope, prescribe and manage patients independently.

Manage medication authorisations, repeat prescribing and complex prescribing queries.

Support QOF, IIF and Enhanced Service delivery.

Lead medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and high-risk drug monitoring.

Undertake clinical decision-making for complex patients in a busy primary care environment.

Use population health management and risk stratification to identify patients for proactive review.

Support care home, frailty and anticipatory care.

Lead audits, quality improvement and prescribing projects.

Provide supervision and mentoring to the wider prescriptions/ pharmacy tech team

About us

Westbury Group Practice is a large practice of almost 25,000 patients, located in Westbury, Wiltshire.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (min 27 days + public holidays)
• Ample free parking

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Sam RawlingsHR & Facilities ManagerWestbury Group Practice

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date:24th July 2026

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0924-26-0006

Job locations

The White Horse Health Centre

Mane Way

Westbury

Wiltshire

BA13 3FQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in general practice.

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 and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.

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.

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 nonmedical prescriber.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in general practice. 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 and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring. 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. 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 nonmedical prescriber.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• * Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).

Desirable

• Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network.
• * Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation.
• * Excellent communication and consultation skills.
• * Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions.
• * Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress.
• * Experience using Systmone.
• * Experience of managing long-term conditions clinics.
• * Experience leading prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). * Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards). Desirable Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress. Experience Essential Experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network. * Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation. * Excellent communication and consultation skills. * Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions. * Commitment to continuous professional development. Desirable Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress. * Experience using Systmone. * Experience of managing long-term conditions clinics. * Experience leading prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.

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

The Westbury Group Practice

Address

The White Horse Health Centre

Mane Way

Westbury

Wiltshire

BA13 3FQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Westbury Group Practice

Address

The White Horse Health Centre

Mane Way

Westbury

Wiltshire

BA13 3FQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Experienced Clinical Pharmacist

Westbury Group Practice is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our local community. We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and improving patient outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our established clinical team and help shape the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred prescribing services.

The Role

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a key role in supporting the management of long-term conditions, medication optimisation, structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and other healthcare professionals to improve prescribing quality and patient safety.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist who enjoys autonomous clinical practice, running independent clinics, making complex prescribing decisions and contributing to medicines optimisation, QOF and service development within a busy primary care environment.

Hybrid working can be considered for the right candidate, although the role is primarily practice-based.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Run independent long-term condition clinics eg; hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma/COPD and other agreed areas.

Assess, diagnose within scope, prescribe and manage patients independently.

Manage medication authorisations, repeat prescribing and complex prescribing queries.

Support QOF, IIF and Enhanced Service delivery.

Lead medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and high-risk drug monitoring.

Undertake clinical decision-making for complex patients in a busy primary care environment.

Use population health management and risk stratification to identify patients for proactive review.

Support care home, frailty and anticipatory care.

Lead audits, quality improvement and prescribing projects.

Provide supervision and mentoring to the wider prescriptions/ pharmacy tech team

About us

Westbury Group Practice is a large practice of almost 25,000 patients, located in Westbury, Wiltshire.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (min 27 days + public holidays)
• Ample free parking

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Sam RawlingsHR & Facilities ManagerWestbury Group Practice

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date:24th July 2026

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0924-26-0006

Job locations

The White Horse Health Centre

Mane Way

Westbury

Wiltshire

BA13 3FQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in general practice.

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 and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.

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.

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 nonmedical prescriber.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in general practice. 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 and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring. 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. 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 nonmedical prescriber.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• * Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).

Desirable

• Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network.
• * Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation.
• * Excellent communication and consultation skills.
• * Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions.
• * Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress.
• * Experience using Systmone.
• * Experience of managing long-term conditions clinics.
• * Experience leading prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). * Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards). Desirable Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress. Experience Essential Experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network. * Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation. * Excellent communication and consultation skills. * Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions. * Commitment to continuous professional development. Desirable Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) completed or in progress. * Experience using Systmone. * Experience of managing long-term conditions clinics. * Experience leading prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.

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

The Westbury Group Practice

Address

The White Horse Health Centre

Mane Way

Westbury

Wiltshire

BA13 3FQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Westbury Group Practice

Address

The White Horse Health Centre

Mane Way

Westbury

Wiltshire

BA13 3FQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy bank team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across both ward-based clinical services and the pharmacy dispensary, providing a varied role that will allow you to use and develop a broad range of pharmacy skills.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team on the wards, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines, while also contributing to the provision of a high-quality and efficient dispensing service.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider pharmacy and multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied pharmacy service, developing and maintaining skills in both clinical medicines management and dispensary practice. Bank working provides flexibility while allowing you to make a valuable contribution to patient care and the wider pharmacy team.

If you are a motivated Pharmacy Technician who enjoys a varied role and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality pharmacy services, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high quality chemotherapy services and being part of a team to deliver this?

If so, we want to hear from you!

You will not only have the opportunity to explore and enhance your technical expertise, but you will also be a key member of the team. We understand just how important it is to invest in you and will be able to offer a range of training and support programmes to develop your skills.

You will participate in the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective Aseptic Preparation Service for Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Training and revalidation of staff in all aseptic practices as well as assisting the managers on daily duties. You will be working together with our Senior Technician, Assistants, and other junior staff to help develop their skills in this area, as well as making sure we continue to improve our aseptic services.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a high quality, patient focused, aseptic service, to patients of the trust particularly regarding provision of a chemotherapy compounding service.

To assist the senior technicians in the day to day running of the pharmacy aseptic service, including the training of technicians, apprentices and assistants in the technical aspects of the service.

To help facilitate and support the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines within the aseptic unit.

To provide safe, timely, cost effective appropriate and high qualitypharmaceutical services for patients and staff.

To apply for this post, you will be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC, be a qualified Accredited checking Technician with the required aseptic training

About us

We operate from three main hospitals -the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

The RLI and FGH have a range of General Hospital services, with busy Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8104575-UHMB-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accredited checking qualification and registration with Northwest framework (equiv to NVQ level 4)

Desirable

• ACT Mentor
• GCP accreditation
• Assessor Award
• Medicines reconciliation training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in hospital Pharmacy or other Pharmacy setting
• Experience in dispensing medications, drugs receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance

Desirable

• Experience of hospital pharmacy and aseptics
• Experience with clinical Audit and data analysis
• Experience in specialist

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, practices and legislation including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
• Working knowledge of training requirements for technical / support posts
• Ability to motivate self and others and lead a team
• Ability to talk to / communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly
• Good influencing and teaching skills
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft word and skills for dispensing and record keeping

Desirable

• Further computing skills e.g. presentations and spreadsheets

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Recognised pharmacy technician qualification NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Accredited checking qualification and registration with Northwest framework (equiv to NVQ level 4) Desirable ACT Mentor GCP accreditation Assessor Award Medicines reconciliation training Experience Essential Relevant experience in hospital Pharmacy or other Pharmacy setting Experience in dispensing medications, drugs receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance Desirable Experience of hospital pharmacy and aseptics Experience with clinical Audit and data analysis Experience in specialist Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, practices and legislation including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills Working knowledge of training requirements for technical / support posts Ability to motivate self and others and lead a team Ability to talk to / communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly Good influencing and teaching skills Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft word and skills for dispensing and record keeping Desirable Further computing skills e.g. presentations and spreadsheets

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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed pharmacist to provide high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the South Kent Coast Community Mental Health Together team (CMHT)

If you're looking for an innovative clinical role, that is at the forefront of delivering patient-tailored care within the local community, with exciting opportunities for professional development and a good work-life balance, then look no further. This exciting role was created as part of the Kent and Medway Community Mental Health Transformation Programme designed to support patients, with severe mental illness (SMI), live fulfilling independent lives in the community.

You will need to have an independent prescribing qualification or be working towards it, a post-graduate qualification in pharmacy, and mental health experience.

On-going training and clinical supervision will be provided by the lead clinical pharmacist for the community service line and Consultant Psychiatrists.

You will be supported by a CMHT-based Pharmacy Technician; further support will be available from the Trust-wide Pharmacy Team, including CMHT-based pharmacists.

Our pharmacists are provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post-graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy and NHS leadership courses.

As you will be required to travel between Folkestone, Dover and Deal localities, driving would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

• You will take on operational responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of medicines management services within their Community Mental Health Together Team.
• You will facilitate pharmacy-led clinics and reviews to support, monitor, and review patients requiring advice and guidance in regards to prescribed medications.
• You will also be required to network and drive innovation in mental health medicines optimisation across the primary and secondary care interface, supporting people with mental health conditions closer to their communities and homes.
• The role involves working in partnership with GPs, primary care pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, in addition to KMMH pharmacy team and clinicians in secondary care.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Job summary

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology you will provide an oncology and haematology clinical pharmacy service to our chemotherapy day unit and inpatient ward.

Part-time / flexible working may be considered for the right candidateYou will be a source of advice for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals for cancer services, will develop other pharmacists' skills by supporting rotations in cancer services and will participate in multidisciplinary and governance meetings.

The post holder will deputise for Accountable Pharmacist for the aseptic unit in their absence and provide professional pharmacist support to the aseptic production unit; this will include clinically screening prescriptions for chemotherapy and authorising final release of products for administration to patients.

Main duties of the job

Key areas of responsibility include:

Provide person centred care and ensure that pharmaceutical care for cancer services patients is safe, effective and cost-effective.

Liaise with commissioners, including NHS England, to ensure correct funding channels for the use of all medication.

Act as an authorised pharmacist in the pharmacy aseptic unit.

Provide support to the palliative care team.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and professional Clinical Pharmacist to join our team on a permanent basis, working 18.75 hours per week over two days.

The post-holder will be a key member of the network team, taking a leading role in driving the Medicines Optimisation agenda across practices. You will support clinicians and practice staff with all aspects of medicines management while strengthening collaborative links with community and secondary care pharmacy partners. As a patient-facing clinician, you will apply your expertise across a wide range of clinical scenarios and contribute directly to the effective management of long-term conditions within the practice.

You will work safely and confidently within your professional and clinical boundaries, supported by structured supervision from a named GP and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should be a registered pharmacist with 2-3 years post-registration experience, have good communication skills and value a patient-focused approach. Candidates should have completed or be working towards completing the CPPE pathway. A prescribing qualification is desirable but can also be supported.

The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. There will be opportunities to develop your role and skill set in line with network aims and objectives.

About us

West Northumberland Primary Care Network covers the populations of 12 practices across West Northumberland, serving around 67,000 patients. The opportunity is to be part of an experienced team bringing the valued skills and knowledge of Clinical Pharmacists to the high achieving practices across the Tyne Valley.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3834-26-0006

Job locations

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services, optimise medicines use, and support practices in improving patient care. The role involves undertaking structured medication reviews, contributing to MDT discussions, and supporting the management of long-term conditions through safe, effective, and evidence-based medicines management.

A key focus of the role is supporting practices with medicines optimisation initiatives. This includes responding to medication safety alerts, analysing and presenting prescribing data to drive quality improvement, and managing systems for repeat prescribing, acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation, and medication queries. The post holder will work closely with practice teams to ensure medicines management policies remain current and aligned with CQC and national guidance. Strengthening links with community and secondary care pharmacy providers is an essential aspect of the role, ensuring continuity of care and supporting safe transitions between services.

The pharmacist will also play an integral part in the wider network, collaborating with colleagues to provide cross-cover and contribute to shared prescribing priorities. They will help build relationships with community pharmacies to support network wide improvement in the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing. The role requires delivering measurable improvements in medicines optimisation while supporting practice teams with workload and service development.

Clinical responsibilities include undertaking clinical medication reviews, ensuring continuity of medicines supply for high risk groups, and providing expert advice to clinicians, patients, and carers. The post holder will maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all clinical activity, contribute to audits, develop treatment pathways, and support public health initiatives. They will ensure adherence to the Northumberland Formulary, Area Prescribing Committee guidance, and all relevant governance processes, including the reporting of adverse drug reactions.

Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice to GP's, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, often involving negotiation and influencing skills. They must be able to prioritise the needs of multiple practices, support patients who may be anxious or distressed, and produce clear clinical and technical documentation such as prescribing protocols or PGDs. They will also collaborate with diagnostic services to support timely medication monitoring where needed.

Analytical ability is central to the role, including interpreting prescriptions for safety, resolving drug interactions, completing medicines reconciliation, and critically evaluating clinical evidence to inform decisionmaking. The post holder will interpret clinical and financial data to guide recommendations for prescribing within their specialist area.

The role also contributes to policy development, audit, and service improvement, including supporting the creation and review of medicines optimisation policies, clinical audits, and research activity within the practices. The pharmacist will help develop PGDs and support efficient management of drug expenditure.

Leadership, management, and education responsibilities include advising practice leads on resource implications, supporting performance management processes, promoting high standards of pharmaceutical care, and contributing to risk management. The post holder may mentor junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians undertaking further clinical training and will model inclusive, equitable leadership behaviours.

The role requires the ability to travel independently between sites and to concentrate for extended periods during clinical consultations, medication reviews, and the assessment of clinical information. The post involves managing emotionally sensitive patient interactions and maintaining resilience in a busy, highdemand environment. Daily use of computer systems and clinical software is expected.

The post holder must maintain professional registration, uphold GPhC standards, and engage in ongoing professional development through appraisal, training, and self-directed learning. They will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of national guidance, medicines safety updates, and developments in clinical pharmacy practice.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services, optimise medicines use, and support practices in improving patient care. The role involves undertaking structured medication reviews, contributing to MDT discussions, and supporting the management of long-term conditions through safe, effective, and evidence-based medicines management.A key focus of the role is supporting practices with medicines optimisation initiatives. This includes responding to medication safety alerts, analysing and presenting prescribing data to drive quality improvement, and managing systems for repeat prescribing, acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation, and medication queries. The post holder will work closely with practice teams to ensure medicines management policies remain current and aligned with CQC and national guidance. Strengthening links with community and secondary care pharmacy providers is an essential aspect of the role, ensuring continuity of care and supporting safe transitions between services.The pharmacist will also play an integral part in the wider network, collaborating with colleagues to provide cross-cover and contribute to shared prescribing priorities. They will help build relationships with community pharmacies to support network wide improvement in the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing. The role requires delivering measurable improvements in medicines optimisation while supporting practice teams with workload and service development.Clinical responsibilities include undertaking clinical medication reviews, ensuring continuity of medicines supply for high risk groups, and providing expert advice to clinicians, patients, and carers. The post holder will maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all clinical activity, contribute to audits, develop treatment pathways, and support public health initiatives. They will ensure adherence to the Northumberland Formulary, Area Prescribing Committee guidance, and all relevant governance processes, including the reporting of adverse drug reactions.Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential. The post holder will be required to provide specialist advice to GP's, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, often involving negotiation and influencing skills. They must be able to prioritise the needs of multiple practices, support patients who may be anxious or distressed, and produce clear clinical and technical documentation such as prescribing protocols or PGDs. They will also collaborate with diagnostic services to support timely medication monitoring where needed.Analytical ability is central to the role, including interpreting prescriptions for safety, resolving drug interactions, completing medicines reconciliation, and critically evaluating clinical evidence to inform decisionmaking. The post holder will interpret clinical and financial data to guide recommendations for prescribing within their specialist area.The role also contributes to policy development, audit, and service improvement, including supporting the creation and review of medicines optimisation policies, clinical audits, and research activity within the practices. The pharmacist will help develop PGDs and support efficient management of drug expenditure.Leadership, management, and education responsibilities include advising practice leads on resource implications, supporting performance management processes, promoting high standards of pharmaceutical care, and contributing to risk management. The post holder may mentor junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians undertaking further clinical training and will model inclusive, equitable leadership behaviours.The role requires the ability to travel independently between sites and to concentrate for extended periods during clinical consultations, medication reviews, and the assessment of clinical information. The post involves managing emotionally sensitive patient interactions and maintaining resilience in a busy, highdemand environment. Daily use of computer systems and clinical software is expected.The post holder must maintain professional registration, uphold GPhC standards, and engage in ongoing professional development through appraisal, training, and self-directed learning. They will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of national guidance, medicines safety updates, and developments in clinical pharmacy practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS in a Primary Care, Hospital, or Community Pharmacy setting
• Therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Medicines Management Standards and Policies
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of managing projects independently, demonstrating strong initiative and excellent time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
• Recognises personal and professional limitations and refers to appropriate colleagues where applicable

Desirable

• Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne and EMIS)
• Experience of providing advice to GPs and primary care clinicians
• Experience in analysing ePACT/prescribing data
• Clinical Audit experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within the NHS in a Primary Care, Hospital, or Community Pharmacy setting Therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Demonstrated ability to deliver Medicines Management Standards and Policies Experience of multi-disciplinary working Experience of managing projects independently, demonstrating strong initiative and excellent time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience Recognises personal and professional limitations and refers to appropriate colleagues where applicable Desirable Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne and EMIS) Experience of providing advice to GPs and primary care clinicians Experience in analysing ePACT/prescribing data Clinical Audit experience Qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Evidence of commitment to CPD

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

Corbridge Medical Group

Address

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://corbridge.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Corbridge Medical Group

Address

Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group

The Surgery

Humshaugh

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 4BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://corbridge.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

NHS Band 8a Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5 hrs

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is an advanced-level clinical pharmacist providing expert pharmaceutical care within a busy acute general medicine service in a high-pressure, high-throughput NHS Trust. The role combines advanced clinical practice, operational service management, team leadership, and service development.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job summary

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the lead specialist pharmacist in trauma and orthopaedics (T&O). We are looking recruit an experienced pharmacist with a keen interest in peri-operative management of patients undergoing elective surgery, and the medicines optimisation of patients following falls or trauma to become an integral part of our well established multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will take lead responsibility to support and implement quality-driven inpatient and outpatient services within T&O alongside our lead consultants and advanced nurse practitioners. This will ensure treatments prescribed are used in a safe, effective, prudent, patient-centred and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will promote safe and cost-effective prescribing across the Trust in collaboration with the consultants, pre-op clinics and the orthopaedic MDT. You will lead in drug usage analysis, identification of budget pressures arising from new products, co-ordination of projects and audits and the development and maintenance of guidelines, policies and protocols relating to orthopaedic surgery. You will have significant input into the choice of therapy prescribed for people with immobility, pain and preventative bone health based upon their comorbidities and response to treatment, and prescribing of appropriate treatment.

In addition to supporting our orthopaedic services, the post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to our acute surgical wards.

The Trust has recently undergone the implementation of EPMA and the post-holder will have a significant input into improved prescribing and therapeutic drug monitoring using electronic systems.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

Come and join the team at GSTT in the role of Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular!

This role is responsible for leading the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team and developing pharmacy services within their portfolio to ensure patients receive the safest and most effective pharmaceutical care.

The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist to ensure that the services are developed in a strategic and forward-thinking manner and be provided with ample personal and professional developmental opportunities. The post will provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering care and ensuring the best outcomes from pharmaceutical care are obtained.

The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan.

The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety, effective transfer of care between health care providers and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget. They will work closely with the Cardiovascular clinical leadership team and have opportunity to represent the department at high level, strategic meetings.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job will be structured around the key areas outlined below:

• Leadership
• Expert clinical practice
• Management of the Cardiovascular pharmacy service
• Personnel Management, Training and Development
• Evaluation of the cardiovascular service
• Research and development
• Education and training

For more information relating to each of the above areas, please see the attached Job Description.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will be:

• Caring
• Ambitious
• Inclusive

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£75,328 to £86,114 a year p.a. inc. HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

196-LIS10770D

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular Services, the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership, and line management when necessary, to the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team, inclusive of the following areas:

• Vascular Surgery
• Cardiology
• Community hypertension and lipid clinics

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist and relevant members of the clinical Directorate Management Team to strategically develop pharmacy services in line with national, regional and local priorities.

The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan. The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety aspects and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget.

The role will work collaborative with members of the wider Pharmacy Seniors Group to contribute to the development of the wider Pharmacy Clinical services agenda and associated workforce and departmental innovations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring leader to take on service development projects, work collaboratively across the MDT, undertake financial planning and management of a pharmacy service, oversee the development of appropriate pharmacy governance pathways for this specialty and undertake and support research in this clinical area.

See the JD and PS for more details and the full range of duties

Job description Job responsibilities As the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular Services, the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership, and line management when necessary, to the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team, inclusive of the following areas: Vascular Surgery Cardiology Community hypertension and lipid clinics The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist and relevant members of the clinical Directorate Management Team to strategically develop pharmacy services in line with national, regional and local priorities. The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan. The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety aspects and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget. The role will work collaborative with members of the wider Pharmacy Seniors Group to contribute to the development of the wider Pharmacy Clinical services agenda and associated workforce and departmental innovations. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring leader to take on service development projects, work collaboratively across the MDT, undertake financial planning and management of a pharmacy service, oversee the development of appropriate pharmacy governance pathways for this specialty and undertake and support research in this clinical area. See the JD and PS for more details and the full range of duties

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGCert, MSc or equivalent)
• Non-medical prescriber qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Member of relevant professional groups (RPS, UKCPA)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively, alone and for a team, including the ability to delegate
• Able to make informed and logical decisions, sometimes under periods of intense pressure.
• Ability to provide highly complex information on pharmaceutical issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level)
• Able to confidently manage risk
• Ability to identify and analyse changes (including horizon scanning) in prescribing practices that may impact on the drug and wider budgets across the South East London Geography
• Able to support the development and education of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, using a variety of mediums (written, spoken and digital technology)

Desirable

• Able to compile and present a business case to support service / team development.
• Able to demonstrate innovation

Experience

Essential

• Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialty aligned to cardiovascular
• Experience of managing staff / acting as a line manager
• Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals within and external to Pharmacy to deliver a service and achieve service improvements
• Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and patient group directions
• Experience of clinical governance and risk management
• Detailed understanding of the clinical audit process and Quality Improvement
• Experience of management a budget linked to the delivery of a clinical service

Desirable

• Supported or led on the development of a clinical pharmacy strategy
• Been involved / led on a Pharmacy related research project
• Experience of service transformation / redesign

Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent) Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGCert, MSc or equivalent) Non-medical prescriber qualification Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Leadership or management qualification Member of relevant professional groups (RPS, UKCPA) Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively, alone and for a team, including the ability to delegate Able to make informed and logical decisions, sometimes under periods of intense pressure. Ability to provide highly complex information on pharmaceutical issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level) Able to confidently manage risk Ability to identify and analyse changes (including horizon scanning) in prescribing practices that may impact on the drug and wider budgets across the South East London Geography Able to support the development and education of others. Ability to communicate effectively with others, using a variety of mediums (written, spoken and digital technology) Desirable Able to compile and present a business case to support service / team development. Able to demonstrate innovation Experience Essential Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialty aligned to cardiovascular Experience of managing staff / acting as a line manager Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals within and external to Pharmacy to deliver a service and achieve service improvements Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and patient group directions Experience of clinical governance and risk management Detailed understanding of the clinical audit process and Quality Improvement Experience of management a budget linked to the delivery of a clinical service Desirable Supported or led on the development of a clinical pharmacy strategy Been involved / led on a Pharmacy related research project Experience of service transformation / redesign

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a member of Spectrum Community Health the post holder will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service at HMP Humber in line with GPhC standards and recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and 'Safer Prescribing in Prisons'. This will involve the overall organisation, planning and co-ordination of all pharmacy services on-site. The post holder will work with the Medicines Management Pharmacist, other Spectrum Specialist Prison Pharmacists, Lead GP, other GPs and the prisons to ensure prison pharmacy services are of the highest quality and successfully integrated into Spectrum Community Health. In line with the well-being model of healthcare the post holder, through a partnership approach, will also help patients to optimise their medicines by tailoring medicines and support to the individual patient needs. They will also identify unmet pharmaceutical need, and assist in improving access and service efficiency including a reduction in wasted medicines.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job description and person specification.

To strategically plan, organise, co-ordinate staff and deliver pharmacy services at HMP Humber. To ensure that pharmaceutical care is consistently delivered in accordance with the Medicines Act, GPhC guidance, Commissioner service specification and in line with recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and "Safer Prescribing for Prisoners".

In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better medicines management understanding throughout the wider healthcare team and Prison Team and promote good practice in line with therapeutic developments in all prescribing decisions. This will involve assisting the Prison Health Care team in achieving NSF targets, NICE implementation, medicines management initiatives and the introduction of electronic prescribing.

The job holder will be expected to work across the sites in the North East when required.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£29.90 to £39.48 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-26-VB153

Job locations

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Minimum Bachelor or Masters ( BPharm or MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training.
• Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willing to undertake study).
• Experience of non-medical prescribing.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care.
• Proven experience of planning, organising a broad range of complex activities in line with strategic plans.
• Training in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven experience of provision, collection, analysis, processing synthesis and communicating highly complex data.
• Experience of leading and developing clinical audit and research.

Person Specification Education and Training Essential Minimum Bachelor or Masters ( BPharm or MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post-graduate qualifications. Evidence of relevant continuing professional development. Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training. Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willing to undertake study). Experience of non-medical prescribing. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working within primary care. Proven experience of planning, organising a broad range of complex activities in line with strategic plans. Training in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Proven experience of provision, collection, analysis, processing synthesis and communicating highly complex data. Experience of leading and developing clinical audit and research.

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking two experienced and forward-thinking clinical pharmacists with advanced expertise in frailty, multi-morbidity, and polypharmacy to lead medicines optimisation for older adults across Lambeth and Southwark. As Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust hosts the pharmacy service for local care homes, these roles provides both strategic oversight and expert clinical leadership for a system-wide service spanning the full continuum of frailty care, from acute hospital services to community pathways, care homes, and primary care, ensuring seamless and consistently high quality medicines optimisation for older adults wherever they receive care.

These positions offer the opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Care Homes and Frailty and the Consultant Pharmacist for Older People. The post holders will benefit from structured mentorship, shared leadership opportunities, and support to grow as expert practitioners and influential system leaders.

These roles require two highly motivated clinicians with strong leadership skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Closing date for applications: See advert

Interviews planned for: w/c 28th September

Please note: we are advertising for 3 positions in total. 2 x Band 8a positions at 0.6WTE and 1 x Band 7 position at 1.0WTE. Individuals can apply for both vacancies if they wish.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Care Homes & Frailty Pharmacist, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred medicines optimisation for older adults living in care homes and those with frailty across Lambeth and Southwark. You will carry out structured medication reviews, develop care plans, support safe prescribing and deprescribing, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to reduce medicines-related harm and improve outcomes.

You will provide specialist clinical advice, strengthen continuity of care across hospital, community and primary care, and contribute to service development through guideline writing, audit, training and quality improvement. As a senior member of the Care Homes & Frailty Pharmacy Team, you will contribute to leadership, management and mentorship, supporting the development of colleagues within the team and across wider system partners, while promoting best practice in medicines optimisation for older people.

For further information on the role and its requirements please refer to attached job description and person specification documents.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C prison located in the parish of Stretton in the county of Rutland.

Hours

We offer a 7 day a week service and you will work 37.5 hours per week on a rota.

Monday - Sunday, 9.5 hour shifts, 07:30 - 17:30

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 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 on a permanent basis 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 Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support of the development of junior staff
• Oversea the administration and medicines management, working across our primary care and substance misuse wings
• Provide health promotion advice to our men in areas such as giving up smoking, hypertension, healthy living and other minor ailments

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Team based at Aintree Hospital. The post-holder will play a key role in the management of patients with a range of rheumatological conditions, including active involvement in prescribing medicines for this patient group. The role will also support the supervision and development of pharmacists and technicians within the rheumatology service, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, safe and effective clinical pharmacy service.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist, ideally with demonstrable experience in rheumatology or immuno-modulating agents, who will act as an integral member of the rheumatology multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will undertake specialist clinics, contribute to and attend MDT meetings, and work closely with consultants, specialist nurses and surgeons to optimise medicines use and support complex clinical decision-making.

The postholder will be supported by the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology, and would be an experienced pharmacist with ability to provide clinical leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of a proactive, patient-centred specialist pharmacy service across rheumatology. The role also offers opportunities to work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, contributing to service development and cross-site working.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.

To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.

Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-168-26

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.

To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.

Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

For more details see Job Description and Person Specification

Job description Job responsibilities Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate. To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate. Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff. Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate. For more details see Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
• Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning.
• Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body

Experience

Essential

• Significant hospital experience
• Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education

Desirable

• Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area
• Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written
• Excellent communication skills - verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others
• Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues
• Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Ability to affect and manage change

Other

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the position
• Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale
• Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call

Desirable

• Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational master's degree in pharmacy Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning. Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body Experience Essential Significant hospital experience Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education Desirable Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines Skills Essential Excellent communication skills - written Excellent communication skills - verbal Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint Desirable Ability to affect and manage change Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call Desirable Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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