Total 4 job vacancies by Spectrum Community Health CIC

As the pharmacist in charge you will be responsible for the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high quality prison pharmaceutical service ,. You will lead and manage the pharmacy team working closely with the Head of Healthcare, GP, patients, prison partners and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop the service.

There may also be a requirement to work within the in-house pharmacies and healthcare departments within the North East cluster to provide cover and services where required.

Please note the Welcome Payment is payable to candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC

You will be a qualified Registered Pharmacist- BSc or master’s degree in pharmacy, holding registration with the general Pharmaceutical Council. You will have a real passion for prison pharmacy and working with others.

If you are self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing plenty of initiative when it comes to handling a wide range of situations, then this could be the right role for you!

Experience of working in a secure environment would be beneficial but not essential

You will be responsible for ensuring that the provision of service meets the contractual obligations. The role will also include reviewing safe systems of working and controlled drug processes, developing pharmacist led clinics and medicines reviews ,responsibility for providing daily expert advice on pharmaceutical matters and ensuring that a safe but modern medicines management service is provided to our patients.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the Secure Environments Business Unit. In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting. The role of the Registered Nurse is to undertake health assessments, administer medication and treatments, perform diagnostic tests as appropriate and to provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence-based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide primary care within the prison preventing transfer to outside hospital where possible. The post holder should also have a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills across the integrated services. The post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in.

Working closely with our management team and key stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive primary care health service.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking physical health assessments of patients, planning care and providing a range of health treatments/interventions.

You will support patients to address issues that affect their own health, behaviour and social welfare

Manage competing priorities and react to unforeseen circumstances, incidents and emergency situations.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.



For further information regarding the advertised position, please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Apr 2024

Break into prison healthcare!

Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where no two days are the same?

Patient care is at the centre of what we do and we are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed health care professional who wants to make a difference to our patient’s lives.

Prisons are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you want a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it!

As a health care assistant, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst being a support and resource to other staff.

You will be working as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, alongside the substance misuse team and mental health teams. There are great opportunities for training and development and the opportunity to work with interesting patients and learn new skills.

If you are self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing plenty of initiative when it comes to handling a wide range of situations, then this could be the right role for you!

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week.
























As you a Healthcare Support Worker your main duties will be:
• All aspects of daily care
• Wound care
• Venepuncture
• Supporting other staff
• Assisting in medication administration

























BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.



Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role.




This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jan 2024

The post holder will, under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager (Prison Healthcare) and Pharmacy Technician (Prison Healthcare), assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to prisoners.

Operational service delivery
• To assist the Spectrum Community Health (SCH) prison pharmacy team todeliver pharmacy services to ensure continuity of supply of medicines
• To contribute to the timely and efficient supply of dispensed medicines to
prisoners
• To work within locally approved policies and standard operating procedures
• To assist the prison pharmacy team in the review of repeat prescribing
systems and assisting prison healthcare staff in the implementation of
improvements that ensure robust systems are in place
• To assist the prison pharmacy team in responding to all major MHRA drug
alerts through facilitation of appropriate action within prison healthcare over an appropriate timeframe and to support any medication changes that occur as a result
• To assist the prison pharmacy team in undertaking clinical audit and sharing the outcomes of the audits, in order to facilitate improvement and changes in practice
• To assist the prison pharmacy team with preparing user-friendly resources and information that support health professionals in the implementation of national guidance and promotes rational, cost-effective prescribing e.g. Medicines bulletin, prescribing tips
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!

Access to NHS Pension
Annual leave on your Birthday
Refer a friend scheme
Training and Development opportunities
Flexible Working
Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jan 2024