NHS Prison Pharmacy Assistant — Secure Meds & Care

Spectrum Community Health Cic; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Time for you – additional day off

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance and Health & Well–

being programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support an integrated prison pharmacy service at HMP Frankland. You will assist with the supply of medicines, supervision of administration to prisoners, and NHS services within your competency.

The role requires adherence to Medicines Act and local policies. You will join a dedicated Pharmacy Team within the wider healthcare service; benefits include NHS Pension, training opportunities, flexible working, and up to 33 days leave.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent experience).
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacy team to deliver services at HMP Frankland and ensure continuous supply of medicines.
• Contribute to timely and efficient supply of dispensed medicines to prisoners.
• Work within locally approved policies and SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining procurement and stock control to minimise waste and maximise cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in reviewing repeat prescribing systems and support improvements.
• Assist in responding to MHRA drug alerts and facilitate action within prison healthcare.
• Undertake clinical audits and share outcomes to drive improvements.

Skills

Good clinical pharmacy knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support an integrated prison pharmacy service at HMP Frankland. You will assist with the supply of medicines, supervision of administration to prisoners, and NHS services within your competency.

The role requires adherence to Medicines Act and local policies. You will join a dedicated Pharmacy Team within the wider healthcare service; benefits include NHS Pension, training opportunities, flexible working, and up to 33 days leave.