Job Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Medicines Reconciliation & Admission Screening
- Undertake comprehensive medicines reconciliation for new admissions and transfers, ensuring accurate and timely identification of current therapy and 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 escalating 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.
- Maintain meticulous, contemporaneous records of all pharmacy activities.
Collaborative Working & Governance
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, officers, and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.
- Participate in clinical meetings and governance activities to drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services.
- Take direction from the pharmacist and chief pharmacist to support service development.
Professional Practice & Development
- Function autonomously within your scope of competence while serving as a role model and resource to junior staff.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice, guidelines, and professional standards.
- Engage in continuous professional development to meet GPhC requirements.
Criteria
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
- Previous experience within a secure setting.
- Ability to participate in multidisciplinary teamwork.
- SystmOne experience.
Benefits
- Pension salary scheme available.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.
- Access to perks at work.
Conditions & Clearance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires the holder to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The holder must also successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process. Applicants must have been living in the United Kingdom for the last five years with no more than a 28‑day break outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
Job Features
Full time, £31,132 – £32,602 salary.
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