Prison Pharmacy Tech: Medicines Optimisation & Care

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Denbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Pharmacy Technician to deliver essential medicines management services within a prison setting. This role involves administering medications, supervising assistants, and ensuring high standards of pharmacy operations. Candidates should possess relevant pharmacy certifications and a commitment to patient interaction in a secure environment. The position encourages professional development and offers a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

NHS pension

Career development opportunities

Support for qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Able to administer medicines against valid prescriptions.
• Experience with stock control and expiry date reviews.
• Willingness to work in a challenging prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a medicines administration service to offenders.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners.
• Supervise assistants in the dispensary.

Skills

Medicines management

Patient interaction

Stock control

Education

Relevant pharmacy certifications

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Pharmacy Technician to deliver essential medicines management services within a prison setting. This role involves administering medications, supervising assistants, and ensuring high standards of pharmacy operations. Candidates should possess relevant pharmacy certifications and a commitment to patient interaction in a secure environment. The position encourages professional development and offers a supportive team atmosphere.