Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician - Prison Service

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician to join their team at HMP Norwich. The role requires ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical services within prison pharmacy departments, including dispensing medications and performing accuracy checks. The ideal candidate should have BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences and be registered with the GPhC. This position offers a Band 5 AfC salary, NHS Pension, and opportunities for professional development in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Benefits

Band 5 AfC Salary

NHS Pension

Free on-site parking at HMP Norwich

Access to discounts and cashback offers

Wellness support programs

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets.
• Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of a legal, safe and high-quality pharmaceutical service.
• Support medicines management and optimisation strategies across the Norfolk Prisons.
• Perform final accuracy checks on prescriptions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

Registered with the GPhC

Job description

A healthcare organization is looking for an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician to join their team at HMP Norwich. The role requires ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical services within prison pharmacy departments, including dispensing medications and performing accuracy checks. The ideal candidate should have BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences and be registered with the GPhC. This position offers a Band 5 AfC salary, NHS Pension, and opportunities for professional development in a rewarding healthcare environment.