Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team at HMP Bullingdon, a male prison. The position offers an opportunity to deliver patient-centered care while working in a challenging but rewarding environment. Candidates must be registered with GPhC with relevant qualifications. Full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive support for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Shopping and leisure discounts

Support for professional growth

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC, NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy.
• Relevant post-qualification experience required.
• Up-to-date CPD essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and support the dispensary.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Ensure safe medicines management following SOPs.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Compassionate approach

Safe medicines management

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care team at HMP Bullingdon, a category B prison located near Bicester. HMP Bullingdon is a male prison with an operational capacity of around 1,100.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, administering medication on the wings, supporting the dispensary, and completing IPRA reviews.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This role involves working full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 07:30am - 19:30pm, Monday to Friday, typically 4 days a week. Every other weekend and bank holidays are on a rota basis. Salary up to £43,534 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System for your training needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role's nature, offers are subject to vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care
• Deliver personalized, non-judgmental care based on patient feedback
• Administer medication following health in justice policy
• Ensure safe medicines management, following SOPs
• Be a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Qualifications required

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council with at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Relevant post-qualification experience
• Up-to-date CPD
• Non-judgmental, compassionate approach

Additional information

This environment offers both challenges and rewards, ideal for developing your healthcare skills and learning new ones daily. We also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Shopping and leisure discounts
• Support for professional growth
• Long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline

About us

Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team makes a difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders, and immigration centers. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs and diversity.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, embodying core values of respect, integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement. We seek caring, compassionate, driven professionals to help us promote fair and inclusive healthcare access.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the environment.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details on NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Address: Patrick Haugh Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/