Bank Prison Pharmacy Technician - Flexible Hours

Oxleas; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide medicines management within a prison setting at HMP Channings Wood in Newton Abbot. The role involves medicines administration on a 7-day rota, dispensing, and stock control under the supervision of a prison service pharmacist.

The post requires NVQ3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent and GPhC registration, with experience in prison or mental health pharmacy preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent is required.
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician is required.
• Experience in prison or mental health pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management services to prisoners under supervision of a prison pharmacist.
• Administer medicines at prescribed times as part of a 7-day rota.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• Supervise assistants in dispensing and stock control duties.
• Act as an accredited checking technician for final dispensing checks.
• Maintain high standards in dispensary and clinics, following SOPs.

Skills

SOP knowledge

Pharmacy software

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

GPhC registration

Tools

Pharmacy Manager

JAC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide medicines management within a prison setting at HMP Channings Wood in Newton Abbot. The role involves medicines administration on a 7-day rota, dispensing, and stock control under the supervision of a prison service pharmacist.

The post requires NVQ3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent and GPhC registration, with experience in prison or mental health pharmacy preferred.