Senior Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their team at HMP The Mount. This role involves supervising staff, managing medicines, and promoting health within a multidisciplinary environment. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification needed.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pharmacy technicians and supporting junior staff.
• Overseeing medicines management across care wings.
• Providing health promotion advice on various topics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC

Accuracy Checking Technician qualification

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP The Mount, a category C training prison built on the site of a former RAF station on the outskirts of Bovingdon village, Hertfordshire.

In this role, you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.

Hours

Site operates a rolling shift pattern, working long days for 3 weeks, followed by 1 short week.

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday to Friday: 07:30 - 15:00

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP The Mount, a category C training prison built on the site of a former RAF station on the outskirts of Bovingdon village, Hertfordshire.

In this role, you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.

Hours

Site operates a rolling shift pattern, working long days for 3 weeks, followed by 1 short week.

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday to Friday: 07:30 - 15:00

Salary

This position is full-time, with an annual salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising pharmacy technicians and supporting the development of junior staff
• Overseeing the administration and medicines management across primary care and substance misuse wings
• Providing health promotion advice on topics such as smoking cessation, hypertension, healthy living, and minor ailments

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for skill and experience growth, including both internal and external development options.

It doesn't stop there; we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support when needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always prioritizing their needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

• We treat patients and colleagues as we wish to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to improve together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us achieve a fair and inclusive healthcare system accessible to all.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up-to-date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

While not essential, experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable.

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you're eager to develop your healthcare skills and learn in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GPHC-registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group, you will:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care by listening to and acting on patient feedback, ensuring personalized and informed care.
• Maintain patient medical records to the required standards and follow standard operating procedures diligently.
• Manage day-to-day activities of pharmacy technicians, including work planning, resource allocation, supervision, and appraisals, in collaboration with the Pharmacist.
• Deliver non-judgmental, professional care, including timely medication administration and cost-effective prescribing based on our medicines policy.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful difference.
• Foster strong links within teams, partners, and stakeholders, providing trusted, safe, and proud-of service.
• Promote best practices, evidence-based care, and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information with empathy and understanding to patients.
• Share information about pharmaceutical products, medicines management, drug regimes, legislation, and health education with the healthcare team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check for any criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0NZ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/