Locum Band 6 Prison Pharmacist - South-East London

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Provide clinical pharmacy services in a secure environment while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure effective medicines management.

Job Title: Prison Services Pharmacist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Pharmacy Department, HMP ISIS
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months initially
Hourly Rate: £25-27 per hour
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

 

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking a dedicated Prison Services Pharmacist to join the team at HMP ISIS in South-East London. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical pharmacy services within a secure environment, supporting offender health and wellbeing while ensuring safe and effective medicines management.

 

You will work closely with pharmacy technicians and healthcare teams, delivering clinical services on-site and acting as the responsible pharmacist in the dispensary when rostered.

 

Key Responsibilities

Provide weekly clinical pharmacy services to allocated prison sites in line with SOPs.

Act as responsible pharmacist in the dispensary when rostered.

Conduct medication reviews, MURs, and support formulary compliance.

Collaborate with primary care teams to ensure safe prescribing and medicines use.

Monitor prescribing trends and contribute to clinical governance and medicines management committees.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Previous experience in clinical pharmacy (prison or secure environment experience desirable).

Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and formulary management.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

 

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

 

How to Apply

If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

 

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

 

International Recruitment Notice

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

 

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