Pharmacy Dispenser - HMP Chelmsford

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chelmsford; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Group pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Sick pay

Enhanced maternity package

Life assurance

Reward Hub perks (HRT funding)

Wellbeing support (counselling & debt)

Résumé du poste

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to work in the healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford. The role focuses on dispensing prescriptions and managing medicines for people in custody, including controlled drugs and stock control, with weekday day shifts.

The successful candidate will hold NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent and must pass a DBS check. Responsibilities include dispensing, stock management, and liaising with clinical staff to ensure safe, compliant practice.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• DBS disclosure check required.

Responsabilités

• Process and dispense prescriptions and repeat prescriptions authorised by GP, psychiatrist, nurse prescribers, pharmacists and dentists per SOPs.
• Check medicines against prescriptions and query any concerns with the clinical pharmacist or doctor.
• Obtain GP signatures on controlled drug prescriptions before labelling and dispensing.
• Monitor controlled drug stock levels and liaise with pharmacy staff.
• Manage stock ordering, daily stock control and date checking; keep the dispensary organised.
• Sort and dispose of unwanted or returned medication.
• Answer dispensary phone enquiries.
• Collect supplier orders and arrange returns collection.
• Administer medications on the substance misuse wing under supervision.
• Transfer medications between wings and reception; assist pharmacy technicians as needed.
• Carry out other duties directed by the pharmacy manager or lead pharmacist.

Connaissances

Non-judgmental approach

Compassionate

Relationship building

Motivate colleagues

Adaptable mindset

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Description du poste

This Pharmacy Dispenser role sits in the healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford, delivered by HCRG Care Group. The work centres on dispensing prescriptions and managing medicines for people in custody, including controlled drugs and stock control. The post is set in a secure prison, with some work on the substance misuse wing, on weekday day shifts. Fit depends on an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent, and a DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Process and dispense prescriptions and repeat prescriptions authorised by GPs, psychiatrists, prescribing nurses, pharmacists and dentists, following SOPs and the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme principles
• Check all medicines and appliances against the prescription, and query any doubt about appropriateness, dose or labelling with the clinical pharmacist or authorising doctor
• Obtain GP signatures on controlled drug prescriptions before labelling and dispensing
• Monitor controlled drug stock levels and liaise with the clinical pharmacist, lead pharmacy technician and pharmacy manager
• Manage stock ordering, daily stock control and date checking, and keep the dispensary organised, tidy and running smoothly
• Sort and dispose of unwanted or returned medication
• Answer dispensary phone enquiries
• Collect supplier orders from the main gate and arrange collection of returns
• Collect due prescriptions from pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Administer medications on the substance misuse wing under the supervision of pharmacy technicians
• Transfer medications between wings and at reception, and assist pharmacy technicians when needed
• Carry out other duties directed by the pharmacy manager, team leader, pharmacy technicians or lead pharmacist

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Approachable and ambitious personality
• Ability to motivate and nurture colleagues
• Adaptable and flexible mindset

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check for criminal convictions

What’s offered

• Group pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity package
• Life assurance
• My Reward Hub perks, including funding for HRT
• Wellbeing support, including counselling and legal and debt help
• eLearning, career pathways and continuing professional development