Prison Pharmacist: Impactful Clinic Role, 9–5, Development

London Source: WhatJobs

Up to £49,000 per annum

Unlock Your Best Work Life + Make a Difference to Every Life

Job Summary

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Pentonville, a Category B remand prison in North London, housing around 1115 patients. This role is ideal for an experienced pharmacist who enjoys a fast-paced environment and values collaborative work within clinical teams. The site has an aging population with long-term conditions and polypharmacy, requiring expert advice on medicines management and structured medication review clinics.

Location and Accessibility

HMP Pentonville is conveniently accessible via Caledonian Road and Highbury and Islington stations. Additionally, staff parking is available on-site. For those interested in further development, the site offers the opportunity to complete an independent prescriber course.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Salary

Up to £49,000 per annum, depending on experience

How We Will Support You

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Access to our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team

Candidate Requirements

Legal right to work in the UK
Offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main Duties of the Job

As a Pharmacist, you will be:

Responsible for providing and delivering an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service
Working closely with the Head of Healthcare and the multidisciplinary team to ensure service provision meets contractual obligations
Offering daily expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and ensuring a modern medicines management service for prisoners

Development and Support

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 needed

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a significant difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders institutions, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always prioritizing their needs.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

Treating patients and each other with respect
Acting with integrity
Embracing diversity
Striving for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us realize our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Requirements

GPhC registered Pharmacist
Open to newly qualified pharmacists and beyond
Management and leadership experience (desirable)
Procurement and audit experience (desirable)
Vocational Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, including pre-registration training
Excellent communication skills
Ideally, at least 2 years of pharmacist experience (preferred but not essential)

Secure environments are among the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you seek a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.