Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun, a busy category C male training and resettlement prison near Wetherby. This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit Pharmacy team in a unique working environment where no two days are the same. You will work in our onsite pharmacy with duties including dispensing medication, second checking, and preparing prescriptions. The role offers opportunities for development and further training.
Hours This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday. There are no weekends or bank holidays.
Salary This is a full-time position with a salary of up to £28,690 per annum, depending on experience.
How we will 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
Important Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. 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 our Pharmacy Assistant, responsibilities include:
* Work within the onsite pharmacy as part of a team of 14
* Support the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Manager, and the wider healthcare team
* Label and dispense medications, and prepare prescriptions
* Second check controlled drugs
* Contribute to services such as medicine reconciliation, stock management, and transportation of medicines
* Help ensure a safe and secure medicines management service, following policies, procedures and SOPs
If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of internal and external options for development and learning.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
* Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
* Excellent long-term career prospects
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 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 putting patient needs first regardless of background.
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we uphold core values::
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* We act with integrity
* We embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but driven professionals who can help us drive a fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
New Pharmacy Dispenser will Have
* An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
* Experience within a pharmacy environment (community, hospital or prison/secure setting)
* Experience in a patient/customer facing role
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
Secure environments are challenging and rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you want to develop your healthcare skills in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity.
Job description & person specification
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) and as such a submission for Disclosure will be required to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AZ
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
Salary: Up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience
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