Prison Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Optimisation

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a compassionate and motivated Pharmacy Technician to manage medication and promote patient rehabilitation within a prison setting. The role includes providing medicines management services, ensuring adherence to prescriptions, and collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and registration with GPhC, along with experience in a pharmacy environment.

Benefits

NHS AfC employment benefits including pension

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a pharmacy.
• Previous experience in prison or mental health pharmacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a medicines management service to patients within the prison.
• Administer medicines against valid prescriptions and provide advice.
• Supervise assistants when in the dispensary.

Skills

Knowledge of SOPs

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician

Tools

Pharmacy Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a compassionate and motivated Pharmacy Technician to manage medication and promote patient rehabilitation within a prison setting. The role includes providing medicines management services, ensuring adherence to prescriptions, and collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and registration with GPhC, along with experience in a pharmacy environment.