Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist in delivering a high-quality pharmaceutical service within a secure environment. The role includes direct patient care and supporting a comprehensive healthcare package. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and have registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. This position offers a salary up to £40,211 per year.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Shopping and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work within a busy environment and unsupervised while following policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Promote safe patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical service delivery

Patient care

Education

NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of 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.

This role is a full-time Pharmacy Technician position within a secure environment, with an annual salary up to £40,211 per year (depending on experience). Offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. A Legal right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service, taking into consideration the need to maintain a high level of security at all times.
• Work within the healthcare department and hold direct patient contact, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison services needs.
• Promote safe patient care.
• Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work within a busy environment and unsupervised while following policy and procedures.
• Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.

Career Development & Support

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Legal right to work in the UK is required; due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
• We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals to help drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
• Working patterns: Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 includes Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. View to work 1 in 4 weekends soon.
• This position is full-time.