Bank Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Bank Pharmacy Technician with responsibilities in medication administration and pharmaceutical services at HMP Chelmsford. This role allows you to support patients while working in a secure environment. You'll collaborate with a healthcare team to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services are provided, making a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Access to Wagestream for wage tracking

24/7 wellbeing support services

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing medication administration and pharmaceutical services.
• Understanding of policies regarding health care and prisoner care.
• Ability to operate autonomously and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication administration and provide pharmaceutical services.
• Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and prison staff.
• Maintain comprehensive records and recognize signs of distress in patients.

Skills

Communication

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.

Please follow the link below to get a full insight into a 'day in the life' of one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:

Main duties of the job

• Work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to patients.
• Assist in delivering a high-quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to address inequalities within the prison.
• Provide pharmacy-related information to patients, prison officers, and healthcare professionals, ensuring advice is appropriate to needs.
• Operate autonomously within the scope of your competency, supporting less experienced staff.
• Implement and develop pharmacy support across residential wings, advising patients on medication use where appropriate.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, signed, and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.
• Recognize signs of drug and alcohol withdrawal, support patients with substance misuse, distress, or at risk of harm or suicide.
• Communicate effectively with team members, prison staff, and external agencies both verbally and in writing.
• Undertake mandatory and additional training as required.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with commissioners and communities to improve outcomes and efficiency. We deliver services across adult and children’s health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK, adult social care, and wellbeing. We support millions of communities and directly help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, think, and do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide inclusive facilities and support.

Note: Sometimes roles are filled quickly, so apply promptly if interested.

Visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 to learn more about HCRG Care Group.

Job responsibilities

As a Bank Pharmacy Technician, you'll be part of the HCRG Care Group team at HMP Chelmsford Prison Pharmacy. Benefits include:

• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts within your Business Unit.
• Request shift or day-off changes up to six weeks in advance for better work-life balance.
• Access to Wagestream to track and stream your wages anytime.
• Work in an environment focused on high clinical and quality standards.
• Gain experience across different areas and services.
• Join the Strive for Better professional network for ongoing development.
• Access 24/7/365 well-being support services, including counseling and practical assistance.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Click 'Apply' to view the detailed Job Description on our career site.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.