We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Gartree, a category B men's prison, located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
In this role, you'll work with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
This is a full-time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. The Pharmacy team works a rolling rota over 4 weeks, with 3-4 shifts per week. Working hours are from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, with an exception to work 1 weekend in 4.
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We offer an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician at HMP Gartree, supporting a multi-disciplinary team.
Salary
This is a full-time position, with an annual salary up to £33,232 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 must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role's nature, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:
* Providing outstanding, patient-centered care.
* Delivering non-judgmental care within professional standards.
* Building strong links within teams, partners, and stakeholders, and providing a trusted service.
* Promoting best practice, evidence-based care, and continuous quality improvement, while communicating complex or sensitive information with empathy.
* Sharing information related to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, drug regimes, and health education.
If you're interested in career development, we offer a range of internal and external opportunities for growth and learning.
We also provide:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support for professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support
Our full benefits package is available for download on this ad.
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 in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs regardless of background.
Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values: treating others with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement together.
We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us promote fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Requirements
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Up-to-date with CPD
* Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
* General GCSE or equivalent education
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment is desirable but not essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a GPHC-registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group, you will be an integral part of the pharmacy team and a valued member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Your duties include:
* Providing high-quality, patient-centered care, listening to and acting on patient feedback.
* Ensuring medicines management is safe and secure, maintaining patient records to standard, and following SOPs.
* Delivering care within professional standards, including medication administration and cost-effective prescribing.
* Inspiring excellence through strong team links and providing trustworthy services.
* Promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement, communicating empathetically with patients.
* Sharing information about pharmaceuticals, medicines optimization, drug regimes, and health education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please see the attached job description for details.
Experience
* Please see the attached job description for details.
Additional Criteria
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the environment.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further info is available on the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: HMP Gartree, Gallow Field Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RP
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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