Prison Pharmacy Dispenser - Flexible Hours & NHS Pension

Spectrum Community Health CIC; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Northumberland seeks a Pharmacy Dispenser to support pharmacy services at HMP Northumberland. This role involves providing medication support, working within a healthcare team while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with at least two years of experience in community or hospital pharmacy. This position offers flexible working arrangements, including full-time hours.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in community or hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of medicines management issues is desirable.
• Experience in a prison environment or similar setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of a safe, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service.
• Support the administration of medication and supply services to prisoners.

Skills

Good clinical pharmacy knowledge

Computer literate with Word and Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

A health service provider in Northumberland seeks a Pharmacy Dispenser to support pharmacy services at HMP Northumberland. This role involves providing medication support, working within a healthcare team while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with at least two years of experience in community or hospital pharmacy. This position offers flexible working arrangements, including full-time hours.