Pharmacy Assistant

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Hemel Hempstead. Responsibilities include general dispensary duties, stock management, and providing timely service within a secure environment. The position offers an annual salary up to £28,690 and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have a compassionate approach and excellent communication skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment while making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Medicines handling experience desirable not essential.
• Experience in a busy healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management.
• Be an active member of the Pharmaceutical team.
• Provide timely service to the prison wings.
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Compassionate approach

Education

Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards - desired
• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Hours and salary

• Weeks 1-3; Monday - Friday - 7:45 am- 5:30pm
• Week 4; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:45am - 3pm
• 37.5 hours per week

Salary - This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience.

How we will support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks