Job summary
About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing
General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete
healthcare service Oakhill STC commissioned by NHS England. This will be
delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in
their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is
trauma informed and supportive
Assurance that care is
evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
Respectful of peoples
cultural and religious beliefs
Empowerment We centre each young person by
co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to
self-manage their wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Medicines Reconciliation &
Admission Screening
Undertake comprehensive medicines
reconciliation for new receptions and transfers, ensuring accurate and timely
identification of current therapy, reducing medication errors and wastage
Identify and resolve discrepancies, liaising
with prescribers, community pharmacies, and external healthcare providers as
needed
Medicines Optimisation &
Patient Support
Perform medication checks to optimise therapy,
reduce polypharmacy, and support adherence
Support the pharmacist in delivering Medicines
Use Reviews (MURs) and patient counselling to improve understanding and safe
use of medication
Provide clear, individualised advice on
in-possession medicines, side effects, and correct use
Substance Misuse &
Withdrawal Management
Recognise and escalate signs of drug or
alcohol withdrawal
Support patients with substance misuse
concerns and those at risk of self-harm or suicide, working closely with
healthcare and operational staff
Audit, KPI Reporting &
Formulary Oversight
Conduct regular audits on prescribing,
reconciliation, administration, and formulary compliance
Monitor use of the allocated formulary,
identifying opportunities for cost-effective prescribing
Provide accurate data and insights for KPI and
contract performance reports
Drug Safety & Controlled
Drugs
Promote and monitor medicines safety, ensuring
compliance with controlled drug legislation and secure custody protocols.
About us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments
since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to
provide a complete healthcare service Oakhill STC commissioned by NHS England.
This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who
are experts in their field.
Join us at the beginningThis role may be starting before we go live to provide
local support and help setting up.
During this period, you will be helping prepare documentation, setting
the pharmacy up, going through the processes, ensure we have the right stock,
and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
deliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation
service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment in
line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising
Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation
and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for
primary care in secure settings, and local policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
deliver a safe, effective, patient-centred pharmacy and medicines optimisation
service, supporting the health needs of young people in a secure environment in
line with Royal Pharmaceutical Society Professional Standards for Optimising
Medicines in Secure Environments, NICE guidelines on medicines reconciliation
and medicines safety, national standards, NHS England specifications for
primary care in secure settings, and local policies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
- Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous experience within a secure setting
- Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
- SystmOne experience
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
- Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous experience within a secure setting
- Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
- SystmOne experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
- Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous experience within a secure setting
- Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
- SystmOne experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
- Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous experience within a secure setting
- Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
- SystmOne experience
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
- Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous experience within a secure setting
- Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
- SystmOne experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Accreditation in medicines reconciliation or accuracy checking (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with patients who may be vulnerable or distressed.
- Commitment to medicines safety, audit processes, and high standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous experience within a secure setting
- Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
- SystmOne experience
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).
