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Clinical Pharmacist - HMP Norwich

HCRG Care Group

Norwich, NR1 4LUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

Package Description: HMP Norwich Hours: 28.5 per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join o...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norwich. We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide high-quality medicines management, with a focus on supporting patients with mental health needs and ensuring robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications. The role combines dispensary-based duties and clinical patient-facing services. Benefits include a Band 7 AfC Salary, NHS Pension, and access to rewards through My Reward Hub. There is support for mental and physical wellbeing, eLearning, and career development. The organization values a culture where ideas for improving services are encouraged and supported with funding. The pride of working for an organization committed to the highest clinical and quality standards is evident, with most services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

HMP NorwichHours: 28.5 per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norwich. We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in providing safe, high-quality medicines management, with a particular focus on supporting patients with mental health needs and ensuring robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications.

This role combines both dispensary-based duties and clinical patient-facing services, offering variety and professional development in a complex and rewarding environment.

Package DescriptionAs a Clinical Pharmacist you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

  • Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
  • Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
  • Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
  • Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
  • Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
  • An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
  • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

  • Ensure the safe, timely, and secure supply of medications to prison wings.
  • Oversee the safe transport and handling of medicines, adhering to Controlled Drug regulations.
  • Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy technicians and support staff.
  • Maintain the day-to-day operation of the prison dispensary.

  • Conduct medication reviews and develop pharmaceutical care plans.
  • Conduct comprehensive yearly audits focusing on compliance and best practices for Controlled Drugs, antibiotic usage, and the application of Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
  • Provide structured medication reviews (SMRs) for eligible patients.
  • Participate in clinics, offering advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
  • Manage minor ailments and common conditions within your clinical competency.
  • Support patients in making the best use of their medicines through optimisation initiatives.
  • Administer medications on the wing, depending on the business needs

  • Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure accuracy, legality, safety, and effectiveness.
  • Review medication histories of new admissions, recommending adjustments as needed.
  • Monitor antimicrobial prescribing in line with AMR guidelines.
  • Evaluate prescribing trends and advise prescribers in line with formulary standards.

Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.

Person SpecificationEssential

  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist
  • Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Previous experience in UK-based prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settings

  • An independent prescriber
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
  • Experience delivering services to patients with mental health conditions or substance misuse issues
  • Ideally an Independent Prescriber

About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. Working closely with health and care commissioners and communities, the organization focuses on transforming services to improve experience, efficiency, and outcomes. HCRG Care Group delivers comprehensive services spanning adult and children community health, primary care including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and musculoskeletal services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. The group supports millions across England and directly helps over half a million people annually. Guided by the values of care, thought, and action, the organization is committed to equality, welcoming diverse applications, and providing an inclusive environment. Their safeguarding and safer recruitment processes ensure the safety of children, young people, and vulnerable adults they work with. The organization is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist, Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, Previous experience in UK-based prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settings

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

13 October 2026

Last checked

15 October 2026

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