Prison Pharmacy Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Falkirk seeks a dedicated pharmacy assistant to join their team in Forth Valley Prisons. The role involves supporting a vulnerable population's healthcare needs while working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have prior pharmacy experience and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical setting is required.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
• Demonstrates ambition and commitment to healthcare service development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to health care for a vulnerable population within Forth Valley Prisons.
• Work in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service.
• Support the development of modern healthcare services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Enthusiasm

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacy assistant to join our healthcare teams in Forth Valley Prisons.

We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic pharmacy assistants who want to be part of our multi disciplinary, integrated team. If you are looking for increased job satisfaction, a variety of challenging and exciting roles then come and join Forth Valley Prison Healthcare.

You will be a vital part of a holistic service, making a significant contribution to the health care needs, outcomes and experience of a complex and vulnerable population whilst working in partnership with the Scottish prison Service.

The post holder will have previous experience in a pharmaceutical setting. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will have the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate they are ambitious and a committed individual, supporting the development of a modern and innovative healthcare service.

All posts are at times subject to rotation. Ability and willingness to work and travel across the areas of service delivery is essential for this post.

For informal enquiries please contact

Zeeshan Afzal, prison Pharmacist on [e-mail]

Allan McInally, Team Leader on [e-mail]

Or Norma Westland, Team Leader on [e-mail]

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.