Prison Pharmacist

Mediplacements are looking for an experienced band 8A Prison Pharmacist to work at a hospital in Buckinghamshire.

The pay for this position is £35-£40 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an on-going duration.

Main duties of the job :

• Maintain and improve standards of clinical pharmacy practice, quality assurance, risk management and other clinical governance issues related to medicines optimisation.
• To lead, develop, deliver and evaluate pharmacy and medicine optimisation services.
• To lead, develop and manage the pharmacy team, alongside the Health and Justice Lead Pharmacist.
• To lead and deliver as appropriate a comprehensive medicines optimisation service to residing patients and to the MDT teams responsible for their care.
• To manage the cost-effective ordering of medicines & medical consumables as well as pharmacy staff resources.
• To ensure service compliance with medicines legislation in particular controlled drugs legislation. To be responsible for updating & maintaining action plans in relation to aspects of medicines management under the control of the pharmacy service.
• To provide data for KPIs set by the commissioner & the CQC 'Provider Compliance Assessments' in relation to medicines optimisation.
• They will be responsible for putting actions in place to address any shortfalls. To manage the Medicines Optimisation Group.
• To liaise with the external pharmacy provider to ensure appropriate and safe delivery of medicines

When you work with Mediplacements, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.

Apply now to take your career as a pharmacist to the next level with Mediplacements.