18 Nov 2025 BBBH61402 Band 6- Pharmacist Up to £37338 per annum Moira

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a motivated Pharmacist for a Band 6 role within its specialist healthcare in prison pharmacy team. The role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on patient care and medicines safety with responsibilities including interpreting prescriptions and providing therapeutic advice. Candidates should hold an MPharm degree and possess a full UK driving licence. This stimulating clinical role promises development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of pre registration training.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and ensure medicines are safe for each patient.
• Provide medicines information and therapeutic advice.
• Prepare extemporaneous products in line with GMP requirements.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient counselling

Prescription monitoring

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

Registered or eligible to register with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland

Job description

Are you a motivated Pharmacist seeking a unique clinical role where you can make a genuine impact on patient care and medicines safety?

MCS Group is recruiting a Band 6 Pharmacist on behalf of the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, joining its specialist Healthcare in Prison pharmacy team.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a distinctive environment, supporting patient‑centred pharmaceutical care across a diverse population.

The Role:

• Interpret prescriptions, complete clinical checks and ensure medicines are safe and appropriate for each patient.
• Provide accurate medicines information, counselling and therapeutic advice to patients and healthcare staff.
• Obtain and assess medication histories, including reviewing patient owned medicines for safety and suitability.
• Deliver prescription monitoring, identify adverse drug reactions and contribute to medicines optimisation.
• Prepare extemporaneous products in line with GMP and COSHH requirements and carry out final accuracy checks.
• Support audits, SOP development, quality improvement and promote cost effective prescribing.
• Participate in rota duties including late shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.

The Person:

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of pre registration training and professional examination (Registered or eligible to register with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car, unless exempt under disability legislation.

What is in it for you:

• A stimulating clinical role within a highly specialised setting.
• Opportunities to develop advanced skills in clinical pharmacy and medicines management.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Generous annual leave and strong opportunities for professional development.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please send your CV or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group, on 028 9693 5501.

If this role is not quite right for you, please visit mcsgroup.jobs to explore additional opportunities.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.#PublicSector

*This position is subject to an Enhanced criminal record check through AccessNI. (including barred list check) A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

*Appointment is also subject to achieving Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance with the Trust.