Bank Pharmacy Technician

HCRG Care Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend/night shift enhancement £20/hr

Self-booking across all bank shifts

Wagestream access

24/7 well-being service

Free mandatory training and e-learning

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a dedicated Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the prison pharmacy service at HMP Chelmsford. You will support the delivery of pharmaceutical services, manage medication administration and contribute to high-quality patient care in a secure environment.

The role offers enhanced weekend/night rates (£20/hour), self-booking across shifts, and access to Wagestream for earned wage streaming, with comprehensive training and well-being support as part of a values-driven

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required.
• NVQ Level 3 or BTEC (or equivalent) qualification.
• Candidates subject to prison vetting checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services including medication administration to patients.
• Deliver medicines management to tackle identified inequalities within the prison.
• Offer pharmacy-related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals.
• Work autonomously within the competency framework while supporting junior staff.
• Assist with pharmacy support for residential wings and patient education on medication use.
• Maintain clear, signed and contemporaneous records written and electronic.
• Communicate effectively with the team, prison staff and external agencies.

Skills

GPhC registration

Education

NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent

Job description

As a Bank Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be working as part of the HCRG Care Group Team in our Pharmacy service at HMP Chelmsford. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Receive a competitive enhancement Bank Rate £20 an hour for working weekend and night shift patterns
• Self-booking and access to all bank shifts! Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
• Request a Duty – Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met
• HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream – which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
• Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards
• Opportunities to work in different areas and various different services to gain new knowledge and experience
• Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
• Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
• Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development
• Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
• Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual “Ask our Executives” event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job Introduction

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.

Full insight on a ‘day in the life’ of one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technician

Please contact:

Hiring manager: Jignesh Chavda
[e-mail]

Recruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on 07884 659608 or
[e-mail]

Main Responsibilities

• The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients.
• They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison.
• The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.
• The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
• Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide.
• Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written.
• Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified.
• Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison.
• Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
• All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment

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 health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

We also have policies in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

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