About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work at HMP Nottingham as part of the Pharmacy team. We provide an integrated healthcare model working closely with primary care, the mental health, substance misuse and G.Ps to deliver a healthcare service to the residents of HMP Nottingham.
We are seeking to appoint a pharmacy technician with a wide range of experience to lead our pharmacy team, the successful candidates will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of local/national pharmacy procedures.
HMP Nottingham is a local Category B prison. The prison is located in the city of Nottingham, and accommodates up to 900 adult male prisoners.
We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidate will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training so contact us if you are interested in coming to visit.
Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an active member of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality pharmaceutical service, which includes physical health, mental health and substance misuse medications to patients within HMP Nottingham. The service will reflect National and Local Policies and Priorities, taking into account the level of security that must be maintained at all times.
The successful candidates will have responsibility for completing accurate medicines reconciliations, the safe and timely administration of medication and general responsibilities relating to medicine management, ensuring a complete medicines management service is provided to the patients.
The successful candidate will be innovative, forward thinking, diverse and can work autonomously, you will also need to demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal to lead a team of Pharmacy Technicians and contribute into the Senior management team within Healthcare.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Have at least 4 GCSEs including Math and English or equivalent Registered on the General Pharmaceutical Council or working towards this
Experience Essential
Have experience in the efficient day to day running of pharmacy services Be fully conversant of developments in local/national pharmacy procedures and assist the pharmacy provider in regular review and development of these
Desirable
Have experience in performing medicines reconciliation Have experience in providing advice to patients on compliance and concordance. Have experience in working within a secure environment Have experience in identifying areas where the medicines management and pharmacy service can be developed Have experience of managing teams and operational processes
Security Vetting Essential
The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address HMP Nottingham
Perry Road
Nottingham
NG5 3AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)