Pharmacist - HMP Liverpool + £1500 welcome payment

Job summary

HMP Liverpool is a Category B male prison with an excellent HMIP/CQC Report (published 14th January 2020). Better Health Liverpool (BHL) has transformed the healthcare service into a dynamic, forward thinking place of work were staff are supported and valued for their contribution. The healthcare team have been recognised for their outstanding practice and collaborative partnerships.

We have a vacancy for an outstanding medication management focused Pharmacist to engage with this award-winning team in continuing its healthcare transformation. The role will be Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.

The welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve the overall daily 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 pharmacy staff on site, our partners and the prisons to ensure prison pharmacy services are of the highest quality.

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. Experience of offender health is desirable however we would welcome and individual who is multiskilled across complex care pathways. The role requires excellent communication skills and dynamic work practices. We are looking for somebody who can deliver at least equivalent care to that of the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing policy and procedure and will need to be able to support the nursing team to ensure care of the highest standard. The post holder will work to uphold Spectrum Community Health's Values.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

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
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• 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.

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

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