Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

As a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist with Practice Plus Group you will; Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly-pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern, medicines management and medicines optimisation service are provided to patients. Deliver the national company strategy around medicines optimisation and Structured Medication Reviews which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs. Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and support the development of both to ensure high standards of clinical expertise are available locally at each site. Promote good practice in all prescribing and optimisation decisions while ensuring patient engagement remains as a focus of the medicines optimisation agenda. Share information relating to medicines optimisation and good evidence-based practices to encourage high standards and sound clinical decision making processes. 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 doesnt 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
  
  GPhC registered Pharmacist
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Available to newly qualified pharmacists and beyond
• Management and leadership experience
• Procurement and audit experience
• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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.

What we are looking for in you The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together
  
  This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £51,643 to £57,955 per annum - depending on experience.
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