Pharmacy Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their pharmacy team at HMP Winchester. This full-time position offers responsibilities like managing dispensary tasks and providing efficient services to the prison wings. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and strong communication skills. With opportunities for career development, this is a great chance for those looking to thrive in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with medicines handling is preferable, though not essential.
• Possess good IT skills and ability to work in a busy environment.
• A compassionate and non-judgmental approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete dispensary and stock management duties.
• Work collaboratively in the pharmaceutical team.
• Provide timely services to prison wings.
• Dispense medications according to prescriptions.
• Manage supplier orders and returns.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Medicines handling experience

English (Level 2)

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistantto join ourPharmacy team at HMP Winchester name, a category BPrison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a male prison with a capacity for 690 inmates. We are recruiting for a pharmacy Assistant to support the wider pharmacy team with tasks such as witnessing second checking, stock checking, invoicing etc. This will be a patient facing role and you will need to be on the wings occasionally.

Hours

4 days a week 07:30-17:30 Currently there will be no weekend working however this will change in the future to a 7 day operation where you will need to work weekends, bank holidays and over the Christmas period on a rota basis.

Salary

This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723per annum FTE - 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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)