Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a category C prison in Suffolk. This permanent position involves administering medication within a healthcare setting, supported by a team of five. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have relevant pharmacy experience. This role offers a salary up to £36,500 per year, along with benefits like free parking and gym access.

Benefits

Free parking

Free gym access

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Up-to-date CPD.
• Relevant pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care.
• Ensure safe medicines management.
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a category C prison located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk.

Highpoint is a male prison with a capacity of 1370 males. You will be based within the healthcare department but will also go out to the wings to administer medication. The pharmacy team consists of 5 members. Highpoint Prison offers:

• Free parking
• Free use of an on-site large gym
• Career development and training opportunities

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

• This role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week over 4 days
• Monday - Friday
• 7.45am - 6.15pm

Salary

This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to £36,500 depending on experience.

Support provided

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

Note: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks due to the role's nature.

Main duties of the job

• Provide patient-centered care, listening to and acting on patient feedback
• Ensure safe medicines management and maintain medical records to standard
• Deliver non-judgemental care within professional standards, including medication administration and cost-effective prescribing
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up-to-date CPD
• Relevant pharmacy experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently following policies and procedures

Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable but not essential.

Additional information

This environment is challenging but rewarding. If you're looking to develop your healthcare skills in a dynamic setting, this could be the right role for you.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Join our Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a category C prison in Suffolk. The role involves working within healthcare and on the wings to administer medication, with a team of 5 pharmacists. Benefits include:

• Free parking
• Free gym access
• Training and development opportunities

Hours and salary are as previously described.