Pharmacist

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is excited to announce that we are seeking to recruit a Pharmacist to lead on medicines optimisation and pharmacy across HMP Littlehey and HMP Whitemoor.

NHFT is an experienced provider of a wide range of Healthcare services in Health and Justice settings across the Midlands and East of England. We provide integrated healthcare in a number of establishments (prisons, an immigration removal centre and a secure training centre) and specific services including substance misuse and mental health services in others.

The post-holder will provide pharmaceutical services to these two prisons, supported by the Lead Pharmacist of Secured and Specialist Services. This role will provide leadership to pharmacy teams based in HMP Littlehey and HMP Whitemoor as well as Clinical support to the Healthcare team at both establishments. You will report operationally to the Head of Healthcare and remain professionally accountable to the Lead Pharmacist of Secured and Specialist Services

Main duties of the job

As the Clinical pharmacist within the team you will provide clinical pharmacist services and support both teams of Technician at the two sites. You will be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicines management service including support to Primary Care, Primary and Secondary Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services for patients across both services.

Interested applicants will need to have completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, as well as a minimum of 2 years' experience Previous prison/hospital/community pharmacy experience. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a commitment to leadership, learning and development and an ability to adapt to different working environments.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

21 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TD1110-MH

Job locations

HMP Littlehey and Whitemoor

Crow Spinney Lane, Perry

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can also be accessed here.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can also be accessed here.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • GPhC Registration

Registration

Essential

  • GPhC Registration

Desirable

  • Prescriber
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • GPhC Registration

Registration

Essential

  • GPhC Registration

Desirable

  • Prescriber

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Littlehey and Whitemoor

Crow Spinney Lane, Perry

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Littlehey and Whitemoor

Crow Spinney Lane, Perry

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Healthcare

Prince Kyei

Prince.Kyei@nhft.nhs.uk

01480335572

Date posted

21 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TD1110-MH

Job locations

HMP Littlehey and Whitemoor

Crow Spinney Lane, Perry

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Supporting documents

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