Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at HMP The Mount, a category C mens prison located on the outskirts of Bovingdon village in Hertfordshire, England.
Hours: The site currently offers a 4 week rota. Weeks 1-3: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am – 5:30 pm; Week 4: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:45 am – 3:00 pm. 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary 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
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
* Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
* Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
* Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
* Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
* Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
* Participate in dispensing of prescriptions
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards - desirable
* Medicines handling experience desirable not essential
* Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
* Excellent communication skills
* Good IT skills and IT literacy
* Ability to work within a busy environment
* Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
About us
Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our 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 also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Requirements
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
* Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS disclosure.
* Right to work in the UK: Legal right to work in the UK is required.
Employer details
Employer: Practice Plus Group
Address: Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 0NZ
Employer\'s website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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