Pharmacy Assistant - Prison Service

NHS Forth Valley; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for HMP Glenochil. The role includes processing medicines, ensuring efficient supply, and responding to healthcare needs. Previous experience in a pharmaceutical setting is essential, and the candidate must be willing to travel within the service area. This position contributes to maintaining high-quality care in a prison healthcare environment.

Benefits

Equality and diversity commitment

Interview opportunities for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a pharmaceutical setting is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate processing and supply of medicines.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the Health Centre.
• Respond to requests from healthcare staff and prisoners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience in a pharmaceutical setting

Job description

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Client:

NHS Forth Valley

Location:

Menstrie, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Forth Valley Prisons Health Care for the position of Pharmacy Assistant.

The role of The Pharmacy Assistant is to :-

• To assist with the accurate and timely processing and supply of medicines within the prison, following specified procedures.
• To contribute towards the day to day running of the Health Centre by ensuring an efficient and accurate medicines supply process.
• To respond to requests from healthcare staff and prisoners for supplies of medicines, dressings, sundries and appliances required to meet the needs of the prison population.
• To participate in the control and distribution of medicines, both as named patient supplies and as stock within the prison.
• To participate in the filing of prescription kardexes and to generate stock control documentation.
• To contribute towards ensuring the quality of service, environment and equipment meet the specified standards.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN A PHARMACEUTICAL SETTING IS REQUIRED.

The contract is for NHS FV Prison Healthcare. This post is based at HMP Glenochil however staff may be asked to move to our other establishments if service need requires.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.