Part Time Pharmacy Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wetherby seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their team at HMP Wealstun. This part-time role involves dispensing medication, preparing prescriptions, and supporting pharmacist teams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing and have experience in a customer-facing role. They will enjoy various benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Extensive wellbeing benefits

Shopping and leisure discounts

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing is essential.
• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare environment is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate a compassionate approach in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication and prepare prescriptions within the pharmacy.
• Support the Pharmacy Technicians and Manager.
• Ensure safe and secure management of medications.

Skills

Pharmacy Dispensing

Customer interaction

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team on a part time basis at HMP Wealstun, a busy Category C male training and resettlement prison near Wetherby.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE. Join our close‑knit Pharmacy team in a unique, ever‑changing environment. As a Pharmacy Assistant you will dispense medication, perform second checks, prepare prescriptions and support the team throughout the day.

Hours and Pay

Part‑time, 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00‑17:00. No weekends or bank holidays. Salary: up to £29,723 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction with our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System for your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Main duties

• Work within the onsite pharmacy, joining a team of 14
• Support Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Manager, as well as the wider healthcare team
• Label and dispense medications, and prepare prescriptions
• Second check controlled drugs
• Contribute to medicine reconciliation, stock management and medicine transportation
• Ensure a safe and secure medicines‑management service, following policies, procedures and SOPs

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• Excellent long‑term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.

Our New Pharmacy Dispenser Will Have

• An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
• Experience within a pharmacy environment – community, hospital or prison/secure setting
• Experience in a patient/customer‑facing role
• A non‑judgmental and compassionate approach

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
• Experience working in a pharmacy (community, hospital or secure setting)
• Experience in a patient/customer‑facing role
• Compassionate, non‑judgmental attitude

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AZ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/