We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacist to be one of the first to join our team at HMP Millsike, a brand new Category B men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York.
HMP Millsike will have an operational capacity of 1500 people who will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release as part of the government's drive to cut reoffending. The prison site is currently under construction and Practice Plus Group were recently awarded the healthcare contract to begin delivering services in April 2025.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site.
This bank role will pay £37.94 per hour.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
* Competency framework.
* Regional and national career development opportunities.
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs.
* Support from the wider team.
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As the Pharmacist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Have overall responsibility for running the pharmacy.
* Provide leadership and support to the dedicated pharmacy team and the wider healthcare team around all aspects of safe use and handling of medicines within the secure environment.
* Ensure that there is good partnership working between teams to ensure that safe and effective patient-centered care is at the core of what we do and in line with our wellbeing approach.
* Continually develop your professional knowledge and skills and be expected to facilitate your own prescribing clinics within your sphere of competence. You will understand cost-effective prescribing practices and ensure these are implemented across the team of prescribers and empower the pharmacy team to challenge inappropriate prescribing.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesn't stop there, we also offer:
* 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 you need it.
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
* We act with integrity.
* We strive to do things better together.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Pharmacist - holding registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site.
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.
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