Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join a new healthcare team at a Category C men's prison. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in a secure environment. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for general dispensary duties, stock management, and providing an efficient service to the prison wings. With opportunities for career development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to enhance their skills in a challenging yet rewarding setting. Join us in making a difference in healthcare access for all.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent is required.
• Medicines handling experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management.
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings.
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Compassionate Approach

Ability to Work Unsupervised

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to be one of the first to join our team at HMP Millsike, a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York.

HMP Millsike will have an operational capacity of 1500 people who will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release as part of the government's drive to cut reoffending. The prison site is currently under construction and Practice Plus Group were recently awarded the healthcare contract to begin delivering services in April 2025.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site.

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of between £24,670 and £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.

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 stock returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of returns
• 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 doesn't 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

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, and 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Moor Lane
Full Sutton
York
Yorkshire
YO41 1FZ

Employer's website

Practice Plus Group Careers