Senior Prison Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Management Lead

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Prison Services Technician to manage the Medicines Management Service at HMP Rochester. The role involves administering medications, overseeing prescriptions, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should be qualified pharmacy technicians with excellent management skills and a strong attention to detail. This position offers a chance to work within a unique healthcare environment, ensuring adherence to strict protocols and improving patient care for offenders.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician qualification required.
• Experience in prison services is an advantage.
• Accredited checking technician status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily medicines management service at the allocated prison.
• Administer medicines to offenders and supervise management staff.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Medicines management

Pharmacology knowledge

Supervision

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Accreditation as checking technician

Tools

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Job description

A healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Prison Services Technician to manage the Medicines Management Service at HMP Rochester. The role involves administering medications, overseeing prescriptions, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should be qualified pharmacy technicians with excellent management skills and a strong attention to detail. This position offers a chance to work within a unique healthcare environment, ensuring adherence to strict protocols and improving patient care for offenders.