About this role
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in near Wetherby, Yorkshire.
HMP Wealstun is a male prison that focuses on training and education. The pharmacy has it's own dispensary and consists of a full team of around 15 staff both permanent and bank.
Hours
0 hour shifts 9.5 hour days - 07:30 - 17:30 Weekday and Weekend availability Salary
£21.76 per hour.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will
Ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard. Ensuring timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy. Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others. Communicate complex or sensitive information whilst demonstrating empathy and understanding to patients. Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines optimisation, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team are appropriately informed. If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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Job description Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in near Wetherby, Yorkshire.
HMP Wealstun is a male prison that focuses on training and education. The pharmacy has it's own dispensary and consists of a full team of around 15 staff both permanent and bank.
Hours
0 hour shifts 9.5 hour days - 07:30 - 17:30 Weekday and Weekend availability Salary
£21.76 per hour.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Person Specification
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Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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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 Practice Plus Group
Address Thorp Arch
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS23 7AZ
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)