Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Shepherd's Bush; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £43,756 per annum. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care in a secure environment, with opportunities for professional development. Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have relevant pharmacy experience.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Must have relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience.
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Must be up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of a high-quality prison pharmaceutical service.
• Deliver care in line with National Guidelines.
• Work within the healthcare department with direct patient contact.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in London. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

About Practice Plus Group

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Working hours & Salary

Monday to Fridays: 07:30 – 17:30. Weekends & Bank Holidays: 08:30 – 17:30. This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week and you'll receive an annual salary up to £43,756 per annum FTE – depending on experience.

How we will support you

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

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you’ll be doing

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

• Assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service
• Work within the healthcare department and hold direct patient contact, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package, based on the prison service's needs
• Deliver the highest standard of care to clients in line with National Guidelines

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we’ll look for in you

• Careers development minded, professional, and compassionate individuals who can help drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all