Pharmacy Assistant — Secure Healthcare & Career Growth

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Grimsby

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Support for development and learning

Career prospects

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice is seeking Pharmacy Assistants for HMP Altcourse. The role involves working in an onsite pharmacy within a busy, secure environment, supporting a multidisciplinary team and ensuring safe medicines handling. The team delivers primary care and support services across the prison.

You will participate in medication rounds, dispensing, and patient-facing activities, with opportunities for development and learning within a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing is essential.
Previous pharmacy experience in any setting (community, hospital or secure environment) is desirable.
Able to work effectively in a secure and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support clinical and operational activities in the on-site pharmacy.
Assist with medication rounds alongside Pharmacy Technicians (three rounds daily).
Second check and dispensing of medications.
Work in the pharmacy and on wings with patients.
Support nurses in clinics and treatment rooms.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

Job description

You will participate in medication rounds, dispensing, and patient-facing activities, with opportunities for development and learning within a supportive healthcare setting.

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