Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.
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Main Responsibilities
* The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients.
* They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison.
* The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.
* The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
* Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.
* Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.
* Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide.
* Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written.
* Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified.
* Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison.
* Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health.
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
* Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
* All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment
Package Description
As a Bank Pharmacy Technician you’ll be working as part of the HCRG Care Group Team in our HMP Chelmsford Prison Pharmacy service. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:
* £18.71 an hour
* Self-booking and access to all bank shifts. Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.
* Request a Duty – Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance.
* Access to Wagestream to track pay and stream earned wages into your bank account if needed.
* Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards.
* Opportunities to work in different areas and services to gain new knowledge and experience.
* Access to Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network of NHS professionals.
* Access to our free well-being service 24/7/365 online and by telephone including counsellors and related support.
* Free statutory and mandatory training and access to courses and e-learning for professional development.
* Innovative culture with opportunities to propose ideas and drive local initiatives.
* Rewarding and supportive teams with recognition opportunities and participation in company events.
* Commitment to high clinical and quality standards as evidenced by Care Quality Commission ratings.
About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
Safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with is of the utmost importance. We have policies and procedures to promote safeguarding and safer working practices; everyone joining the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Finally, the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited. By applying for this job we’ll need to process and hold information about you. To learn more about how we use your information, please see our privacy policy.
Additional information
Salary and job details are subject to location and experience. This role is based at HMP Chelmsford, with opportunities for development and progression within the group.
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