About this role
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senor Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Garth
HMP Garth is a High Security has male prison with around 792 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for managing the pharmacy service on your allocated prison wing, working both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team of eight. The role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to support patients with their medication needs within a prison healthcare setting.
There are also opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and skills enhancement, allowing you to build on your existing experience and further develop your career in pharmacy.
HMP Garth offers
- Onsite Parking
- Access to gym
Hours
- Monday - Sunday service
- 37.5 hours per week
- 7.30am - 6.30pm
- 1 weekend in 4
Salary
You will receive a salary between £34,428 - £41,658 per annum depending on experience.
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 Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and support of the development of junior staff
- Oversea the administration and medicines management
- Working across our primary care and substance misuse wings
- Provide health promotion advice to our men in areas such as giving up smoking, hypertension, healthy living and other minor ailments
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 they 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.
Qualifications required
- NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
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
HMP Garth offers
- Onsite Parking
- Access to gym
Hours
- Monday - Sunday service
- 37.5 hours per week
- 7.30am - 6.30pm
- 1 weekend in 4
How will we support you?
Competency framework
Support from the wider team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Desirable
Additional Criteria
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 - Health in Justice
Address
Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 8NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)