Senior Prison Medicines Technician - Leadership & Compliance

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage medicines within a prison setting. Responsibilities include overseeing prescription management, advising patients on medication, and ensuring compliance with health policies. Candidates must hold NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and be registered with GPhC, with previous pharmacy experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering patient adherence and compliance. This role includes supervising other technicians and ensuring the highest standards of pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy.
• Minimum of 4 years prison or hospital pharmacy experience (desirable).
• Management experience (desirable).
• 2 years mental health experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide a medicines management service in prison.
• Oversee the ordering/supply of repeat prescriptions.
• Administer medicines safely and promptly.
• Manage the entire medicines management process.

Skills

Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs

Good oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician

Job description

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage medicines within a prison setting. Responsibilities include overseeing prescription management, advising patients on medication, and ensuring compliance with health policies. Candidates must hold NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and be registered with GPhC, with previous pharmacy experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering patient adherence and compliance. This role includes supervising other technicians and ensuring the highest standards of pharmacy practice.