We're Hiring: Locum Pharmacy Technicians

We are excited to be recruiting  Locum Pharmacy Technician on behalf of our client for a vital role within a prison healthcare setting. This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the effective delivery of pharmacy services to the prison population.

• Pay Rate: £22 - £24 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe administration of medication, managing pharmaceutical services, and providing essential guidance to patients, prison staff, and healthcare professionals. Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving healthcare outcomes within the prison.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Dispensing and administering medications safely and efficiently

• Providing medicines management support

• Educating patients on correct medication use

• Recognising signs of drug and alcohol withdrawal and supporting affected individuals

• Collaborating with healthcare teams, prison staff, and external organisations

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with security and safety regulations

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualification

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Experience working in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience in a prison or secure healthcare setting (The client is willing to get you prison cleared)

• Background in multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Why Join?

Our client is committed to delivering high-quality in secure healthcare services and making a real difference in the lives of individuals within the prison population. Our client fosters an inclusive and innovative environment where employees are supported and encouraged to grow.

Please note all candidates will be subject to vetting checks as part of the recruitment process.

Locum General Practitioner (GP) - Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

Location: Hertfordshire

Job Type: Locum

System: Adastra

Pay: £85 to £110 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced and dedicated General Practitioners to join a fast-paced Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The role involves managing urgent and unscheduled care needs, assessing and treating a wide range of acute primary care conditions, and ensuring optimal patient flow within the service.

This role is ideal for GPs with a strong background in urgent and emergency care who thrive in a dynamic, high demand setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations with patients presenting urgent care needs.
• Provide triage services where required, ensuring effective prioritisation of patient care.
• Deliver timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients across all age groups.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic patient records in line with UTC guidelines.
• Complete clinical coding requirements and documentation in accordance with Trust and organisational standards.
• Manage referrals to acute specialties, emergency departments, or community services as appropriate.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, health promotion, and appropriate NHS service use.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with UTC formulary and, where applicable, dispense from stock.
• Prepare and complete discharge summaries for all treated patients.
• Ensure safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, following UTC and national policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audits, incident reporting, and governance reviews.
• Work closely with the nursing team, paramedics, allied health professionals, and GP colleagues to deliver a seamless and effective service.
• Support and mentor junior doctors, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practise in the UK.
• MRCGP qualification or equivalent.
• Clear DBS
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• Minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience as a GP.
• Experience working in an urgent care, UTC, or A&E setting.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Experience using Adastra or similar urgent care IT systems.
• Familiarity with NHS urgent and emergency care pathways.

We are collaborating with a fantastic network of surgeries that require GP cover on the dates provided below. These GP surgeries prioritize creating an excellent working environment, as all the surgeries are fully resourced, and the sessions are well-structured to prevent you from being overwhelmed.

There are two types of sessions available, allowing you to choose what suits you best.

Normal sessions: 

Times: 0900-1300 & or 1400-1800 (or similar) 

System: Emis Web 

Session breakdown: Each session includes 3 hours of patient appointments, followed by shared administrative tasks and a possible visit. 

Rate: £360 per session

LSV – HUB sessions: 

Rate: £95 per hour 

These sessions differ slightly from standard sessions as they are HUB sessions. There is a new system where patients are triaged by tele-consult in the morning, and those requiring face-to-face appointments as a result of triage will be booked into the HUB for the afternoon (excluding certain exclusions that are directly booked into the HUB for face-to-face appointments). The HUB sessions will only involve self-generated administrative tasks and 10-minute appointments (6 appointments per hour).

If you are a dedicated GP looking for sessions during the specified dates, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to work in well-resourced surgeries with structured sessions, allowing you to provide quality care without feeling overwhelmed.

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Doctor to lead a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within a Community Mental Health Team.

This role involves triaging referrals from GPs and other services, directing patients to the appropriate pathway, and providing advice and guidance to GPs.

Role: Psych Consultant

📍 Location: Lancaster
💰 Rate: £150 - £155 per hour
📄 Contract Type: Full-Time - 1 year with potential to extend

Key Responsibilities:

✔️ Lead the MDT in assessing and managing referrals.
✔️ Ensure patients are appropriately referred, including to the Initial Response Service.
✔️ Provide expert advice and guidance to GPs.

Requirements:

✅ Approved Clinician (AC) status – essential. 
✅ Experience in community mental health and triage preferred.
✅ Strong leadership and communication skills.
✅ Own transport required.

Essential:

🔹 Proof of Identity
🔹 DBS Certificate (on update service)
🔹 Professional Indemnity Insurance
🔹 Relevant qualifications
🔹 Two professional references
🔹 Proof of professional registration

If you're passionate about community mental health and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

Nurse Practitioner (Prescriber) – HMP Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £43,000-£50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the role

Are you a skilled Nurse Prescriber looking for a fulfilling role where you can provide high-quality healthcare in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? This is your opportunity a dedicated healthcare team in a secure prison service, where your expertise will directly impact the well-being of individuals with complex health needs.

This is not your average nursing role. Working in a secure prison environment, you will experience diverse patient cases ranging from primary care to acute conditions. You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care, assessing patients, prescribing treatment, and referring when necessary.
• Diagnose and manage a range of conditions, from minor injuries to long-term illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, including for mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
• Assess and support patients experiencing substance misuse, including harm reduction strategies and referrals for medication-assisted treatment.
• Conduct testicular lump assessments and refer patients for further investigation when necessary.
• Assess and manage dermatological conditions, recognising signs that require specialist referral.
• Carry out first reception screenings for new prisoners and assess their fitness for detention, release, or transfer.
• Support and mentor junior staff, ensuring high standards of care within the team.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the prison and provide necessary treatment.
• Work within the secure environment, maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Current NMC registration as a Nurse Practitioner with a V300 Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Experience working in primary care, urgent care, or prison healthcare settings.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently within your scope of practice.
• Knowledge and experience in prescribing and managing chronic and acute health conditions.
• An understanding of mental health medications and the ability to support patients with anxiety and depression.
• Experience managing substance misuse cases, including providing harm reduction strategies and referrals.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• The resilience to work in a challenging and secure environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £43,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Group sick pay policy.
• Life assurance for financial security.
• Access to earned wages to help cover unexpected expenses.
• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, post-trauma support, and legal and financial guidance.
• Career development opportunities through our Outstanding-rated learning and development team.

We encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career!

Role: Chinese Country Expert / Sociologist

Assignment: Asylum Appeal

Assessment Date: ASAP

Assessment Time: ASAP

Location: Remote

Report Needed By: 28/02/25

Rate: £450

Brief:

We are working with a solicitor that is representing a client who arrived in the UK from China two years ago. The client has a British daughter here in the UK that they live with. The Daughter is an anti-Chinese government activist and so is in fear of her mother returning to China, give the association.

We are therefore seeking an assessment and a report that will support and appeal to keep the client in the UK, the current home office determination is that the client should be deported back to China. The solicitor and their team believe that returning to China, will endanger the client’s wellbeing and possibly life.

If this is something you can assist with , please email your CV to : jacqui.smith@thinkworkforce.co.uk

We are seeking a Forensic Pathologist to provide an independent expert report in a medical negligence case.

Role: Forensic Expert

Assignment: Asylum Appeal

Report Needed By: 28/02/25

Rate :£1000

Brief:

Our client is a solicitor that is representing a family who lost their mother in a Hospital in Nigeria. The solicitor and family believe that due to lack of care and undiagnosed issues/ possible misdiagnosed issues; the mother unfortunately lost her life. The solicitor is now seeking  a suitably qualified expert that to write a report, highlighting the medical negligence which happened at the Nigerian hospital. A subsequent post-mortem found a brain haemorrhage, which was not diagnosed by the medial team, it is therefore required for a suitable expert to review all the hospital notes and pathology notes and compile a supportive report accordingly.

Please email your CV to : jacqui.smith@thinkworkforce.co.uk

We’re seeking a dedicated General Practitioner with Extended Role (GPwER) in Neurodevelopmental Disorders to support high-quality diagnostic assessments and medicines management for service users across Bath (Community Based).

You’ll work collaboratively within the (Learning Disabilities and Autism Network) LDAN community, alongside external partners, ensuring seamless, patient-focused care.

As an autonomous clinician, you’ll oversee health assessments, contribute to care pathway development, and receive specialist supervision from the Lead Professional. 

Role: GPwER -ASD/ASHD

Rate: £92,279 (Pro Rata) 

Location: Bath

Type: Permanent (Part or Full-Time available) 

Daily Schedule: AM (Clinic) PM (Admin)

Responsibilities:

🔹 Conduct face-to-face & virtual clinics assessing service users with neurodevelopmental conditions
🔹 Manage ADHD medication clinics and provide ongoing support for service users requiring medical management
🔹 Collaborate with healthcare, social care & education providers to ensure holistic patient care
🔹 Attend MDT meetings, peer reviews & training sessions
🔹 Maintain accurate clinical records (SystmOne) & ensure timely communication with patients and families
🔹 Adhere to safeguarding policies and participate in clinical supervision

Requirements: 

• GMC Registration & Licence to Practice
• Postgraduate qualification (MRCPCH, DCH)Desirable
• Recognised Medical Degree
• IT proficiency (SystmOne, Microsoft Office)
• Mobile as this is community based

Desirable:

• Experience with children in care & knowledge of the Looked After Process
• Research or audit project involvement

Perks:

🩺 NHS Pension Scheme
🎟  Exclusive Discounts – Grocery shopping, cashback, and vouchers
💷 Earned Wage Access – Get paid as you earn
🧠 Wellbeing Support – Mental health, career coaching & legal assistance
📚 Career Development – eLearning, training & bespoke career pathways
☕ Free Tea & Coffee – At your base location
🏆 CQC "Good" & "Outstanding" Ratings – Be part of a quality-driven organisation

If you're interested, apply on this ad or email your CV to lisa.vanwyk@thinkworkforce.co.uk

We’re seeking a dedicated General Practitioner with Extended Role (GPwER) in Neurodevelopmental Disorders to support high-quality diagnostic assessments and medicines management for service users across Wiltshire (Community Based).

You’ll work collaboratively within the (Learning Disabilities and Autism Network) LDAN community, alongside external partners, ensuring seamless, patient-focused care.

As an autonomous clinician, you’ll oversee health assessments, contribute to care pathway development, and receive specialist supervision from the Lead Professional. 

Role: GPwER -ASD/ASHD

Rate: £92,279 (Pro Rata) 

Type: Permanent (Part or Full-Time available) 

Daily Schedule: AM (Clinic) PM (Admin)

Responsibilities:

🔹 Conduct face-to-face & virtual clinics assessing service users with neurodevelopmental conditions
🔹 Manage ADHD medication clinics and provide ongoing support for service users requiring medical management
🔹 Collaborate with healthcare, social care & education providers to ensure holistic patient care
🔹 Attend MDT meetings, peer reviews & training sessions
🔹 Maintain accurate clinical records (SystmOne) & ensure timely communication with patients and families
🔹 Adhere to safeguarding policies and participate in clinical supervision

Requirements: 

• GMC Registration & Licence to Practice
• Postgraduate qualification (MRCPCH, DCH)Desirable
• Recognised Medical Degree
• IT proficiency (SystmOne, Microsoft Office)
• Mobile as this is community based

Desirable:

• Experience with children in care & knowledge of the Looked After Process
• Research or audit project involvement

Perks:

🩺 NHS Pension Scheme
🎟  Exclusive Discounts – Grocery shopping, cashback, and vouchers
💷 Earned Wage Access – Get paid as you earn
🧠 Wellbeing Support – Mental health, career coaching & legal assistance
📚 Career Development – eLearning, training & bespoke career pathways
☕ Free Tea & Coffee – At your base location
🏆 CQC "Good" & "Outstanding" Ratings – Be part of a quality-driven organisation

If you're interested, apply on this ad or email your CV to lisa.vanwyk@thinkworkforce.co.uk

🚀 Exciting Locum GP Opportunity – Flexibility, Great Pay, and Career Growth! 🚀

Are you a recently qualified GP looking for flexible work with excellent pay? This is your chance to build experience, broaden your clinical exposure, and enjoy a supportive work environment—all while maintaining the freedom to choose your schedule!

Our client supports GP surgeries across London and Essex, helping them manage growing patient lists. This role is perfect for GPs who have recently received their CCT (within the last 2 years) and are ready for a new challenge. You’ll consult 4-5 patients per hour in a well-organized GP surgery setting, ensuring a manageable and rewarding workload.

🌟 Why Choose This Locum Role?

✅ Work-Life Balance – Flexible locum shifts that fit your lifestyle
✅ Competitive Pay – £70/hour 
✅ Valuable Experience – Enhance your clinical skills in a dynamic environment
✅ Low-Stress Workload – 4-5 patient consultations per hour
✅ Prime Location – Based in Greenwich, easily accessible and vibrant

🗓 Shift Details:

📍 Location: Greenwich
🕒 Day: Wednesdays, 0900–1800 (8-hour shift)

Requirements:

• CCT within the last 2 years
• No salaried role in the last 2 years
• Must be on the DBS update service
• Up-to-date with mandatory training
• Provide referee details for the last 3 years

✨ Ready to take control of your career while enjoying a great work-life balance? Apply now and join a growing network of top locum GPs!

📞 Act fast—limited slots available!

Contact me on

Email:  Sebastian.britz@thinkworkforce.co.uk

Call: 0151 808 1086