Pharmacy Technician: HMP Nottingham

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nottingham is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its integrated healthcare team at HMP Nottingham. The role includes managing the pharmacy supply chain, patient consultations regarding medications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a pharmacy technician certification and experience in medication management. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of prison healthcare.

Benefits

Employee-led staff networks

Investment in health and wellbeing

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Responsible for medication reconciliation for new arrivals.
• Ensure safe storage and use of medications.
• Provide information and advice about medications.

Responsibilities

• Support the distribution of medications accurately and on time.
• Work as part of the healthcare team to deliver integrated services.
• Ensure adherence to National and Local Policy and Priorities.

Skills

Medication management

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy technician certification

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Overview

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust as the new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. In line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful your recruitment and/or employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, who would then be your new employer.

Looking for something new and exciting in the NHS? Ever considered Prison healthcare?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to work within our integrated healthcare team at HMP Nottingham.

You will work as an active member of the healthcare team to ensure delivery of a specialist, high quality, safe pharmacy ordering, distribution and supply service which reflects National and Local Policy and Priorities, considering the high level of security that must be maintained at all times. You will provide information and advice to patients and colleagues about medication and processes where appropriate. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who provide integrated healthcare (physical healthcare, mental health and substance misuse services).

You will support all aspects of the supply and distribution of medications, to ensure the safe, timely and accurate provision of medication to patients. You will ensure that all medications are ordered via the electronic prescribing on SystmOne. You will be responsible for completing medication reconciliation for all new arrivals, complete ongoing medication optimisation support and reviews, and take the lead on safe storage and use of medications.

About the Trust

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 100 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

How to apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Jennifer McHugh, Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]. Niki Jackson – [e-mail].