Pharmacy Assistant - Prison Service

NHS Forth Valley; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley Prison Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to be based at HMP Polmont. The role involves assisting with the processing and supply of medicines for the prison population and supporting daily medicines operations.

Candidates must have prior pharmaceutical experience and be willing to join the PVG Scheme. Sponsorship considerations may apply for some visa routes, with full pre-employment checks required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a pharmaceutical setting is required.
• The duties require the successful candidate to be a member of the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing and supply of medicines within the prison, in accordance with specified procedures.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the Health Centre by supporting an efficient and accurate medicines supply process.
• Respond to requests from healthcare staff and prisoners for medicines, dressings, sundries and appliances required to meet the needs of the prison population.
• Participate in the control and distribution of medicines, both as named-patient supplies and as stock within the prison.
• Participate in filing prescription Kardexes and generating stock-control documentation.
• Help ensure that the quality of the service, environment and equipment meets the specified standards.

Job description

Advertised location: Hope St
Advertised salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Employment type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Forth Valley Prison Healthcare for the position of Pharmacy Assistant. This post will be based at HMP Polmont.

The Pharmacy Assistant will:

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing and supply of medicines within the prison, in accordance with specified procedures.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the Health Centre by supporting an efficient and accurate medicines supply process.
• Respond to requests from healthcare staff and prisoners for medicines, dressings, sundries and appliances required to meet the needs of the prison population.
• Participate in the control and distribution of medicines, both as named-patient supplies and as stock within the prison.
• Participate in filing prescription Kardexes and generating stock-control documentation.
• Help ensure that the quality of the service, environment and equipment meets the specified standards.

Previous experience working within a pharmaceutical setting is required.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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.