Pharmacy Technician HMP Aylesbury | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aylesbury seeks an experienced individual to join their Primary Care Team, focusing on medication administration and patient support. The role involves managing minor ailments, participating in team communication, and maintaining compliance with healthcare guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in a healthcare setting. This position offers opportunities for career development within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering medications within healthcare settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and external agencies.
• Knowledge of risk assessments for medication management.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication according to guidelines and requirements.
• Manage minor ailments and provide healthcare advice.
• Communicate effectively with team and external staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Effective communication

Risk assessments

Clinical management knowledge

Observation skills

Tools

SystmOne Clinical software

Prison P-Nomis systems

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work as an effective member of the Primary Care Team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to patients. They will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long-term conditions, health promotion and screening.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and adhere to statutory and organisational requirements and guidelines relating to this.
• Administer Controlled Medication in accordance with the local CD SOP.
• Provide advice to prisoners about their medications.
• Check medication charts and cross off out of date prescriptions and order prescription renewals from prescribers in a timely way.
• Undertake risk assessments of prisoners for ‘In-Possession’ medication.
• Refer problems relating to clinical management of a patient to the appropriate clinician (e.g. GP, practice nurse).
• Manage minor ailments and administer medication from the ‘homely remedy’ list as appropriate.
• Undertake basic observations (BP, pulse, blood glucose, temperature, SATS) as required and respond to abnormalities accordingly.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support individuals who have substance misuse problems.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and in writing.
• Communicate in a way that promotes a positive view of you, the healthcare department and the organisation.
• Attend and participate in daily staff briefings and full staff/admin meetings.
• Respond to requests for information within the remit of your role.
• Use appropriately the SystmOne Clinical software and Prison P-Nomis systems.

Records and Compliance

• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with National, Local and MKCHS Policy.

Organisational Context

We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, Prison or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. CNWL offers a diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025