Senior Prison Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management Lead

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Prison Services Technician to manage the medicines management service in various prisons. The role requires overseeing prescriptions and supervising junior staff. Suitable candidates should have an NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and a registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician. A minimum of 4 years in prison or hospital pharmacy and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years prison or hospital pharmacy experience.
• 2 years mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily the Medicines Management Service at allocated prison.
• Administer medicines to offenders against valid prescriptions.
• Supervise junior medicine management staff.

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

Evidence of CPD

NVQ A1 assessors award

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Prison Services Technician to manage the medicines management service in various prisons. The role requires overseeing prescriptions and supervising junior staff. Suitable candidates should have an NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and a registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician. A minimum of 4 years in prison or hospital pharmacy and excellent communication skills are essential.