Pharmacy Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Henley-on-Thames, Nuffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join a dynamic healthcare team at a Category C prison. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of patients while working in a unique and varied environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for issuing medications, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. With flexible shifts and a focus on career development, this opportunity promises both personal and professional growth. Join a team that values compassion, integrity, and the drive to improve healthcare access for all individuals.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Shopping and leisure discounts

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy environment is essential.
• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Issue medication to patients and ensure compliance.
• Work with healthcare team to manage medication services.

Skills

Pharmacy Dispensing

Medication Compliance

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

Job description

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 15 Apr 2025

Closes 15 May 2025

Job Description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join the team at HMP Huntercombe, a Category C prison, exclusively for Foreign National males. We have capacity of around 500, and offer healthcare 7 days per week.
We are based in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

This is a rare opportunity to join our close knit healthcare team within pharmacy, where you will join a unique working environment, where no two days are the same! We can support you with career progression opportunities and the right support to make sure you succeed!

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts can be flexible, and we will discuss with you directly. Shift patterns are typically 07:45 - 17:00 Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 on weekends.

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we 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.

What you'll be doing

As our new Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Issue medication to patients directly from the hatch on the wing, checking ID and ensuring the correct medication is given
• Ensure medication compliance, checking medication held by patients in their cells
• Work alongside the wider healthcare team, liaising with colleagues (including GPs) to ensure patients receive the correct medication
• Contribute to services such as medicine reconciliation, managing stock medicines and transportation of medicines
• Provide support to ensure a safe and secure medicines management service, following policies and procedures

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 doesn't stop there... we also offer:

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

What we'll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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.

Our New Pharmacy Assistant Will Have:

• An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
• Experience within a pharmacy environment - whether in the community, hospital or a prison / secure setting
• Due to the location of the prison, a driver with their own vehicle would be highly desirable
• An enthusiastic approach, with a passion for pharmacy work
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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.