JOB-20240830-fed11a3d
Exciting locum opportunity! We are looking for a Band 7 Prison Pharmacist specialising in Clinical services to join the team at HMP Wandsworth in the UK for a three-month position. Earn a competitive salary of £32 per hour, offering you the flexibility of locum work from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Working full-time, you will play a vital role in managing and optimising medicines for offenders, preparing them for release and ensuring their health needs are met.
Perks and benefits:
One major benefit of locum work is the flexibility it provides. You can choose when and where you work, giving you control over your work-life balance. Additionally, this role offers the rewarding experience of making a significant impact on patients' health within the unique setting of a prison. You'll be able to work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Plus, you get to be part of public health campaigns, which offers you a chance to make a broader impact beyond just individual patient care.
What you will do:
- Reconcile medications at prison reception and upon discharge, identifying and managing changes alongside GPs when required
- Produce post-release medication care plans and liaise with community pharmacists to ensure continuation of care
- Set up systems for medication continuity, especially for high-risk groups needing compliance aids
- Work with hospital colleagues to manage patients at risk from medicine-related complications
- Assist with Medicines Use Reviews and repeat prescribing within the prison setting
- Conduct SystmOne searches to identify high-risk patient groups and contribute to public health campaigns such as adult immunisations
- Provide leadership and education to healthcare teams to ensure compliance with CQC standards for medicine use
Requirements:
- Masters degree of Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of GB (GPhC)
- Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice/Clinical Pharmacy/Mental Health or equivalent (or working towards)
- Evidence of CPD
- Previous prison/hospital/community pharmacy experience in the UK
Wandsworth is not just a fantastic place to work with its vibrant community and welcoming atmosphere, it is also a great location with plenty to see and do outside of your working hours. You can enjoy the lush green spaces, explore local history, or indulge in the excellent dining and shopping options. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare within this dynamic community.
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