Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant – HMP Norwich
Are you looking to develop your skills in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment? We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our experienced pharmacy team at HMP Norwich, working under the direction of the Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service within a secure setting, supporting both patients and staff in delivering high‑quality pharmaceutical care. Full‑time and part‑time hours are available.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with the pharmacy team to provide an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the prison.
* Participate in all aspects of dispensing, including labelling, stock rotation, secure storage and managing dispensary queries.
* Ensure the delivery of a legal, safe, and high‑quality pharmaceutical service in line with National and Local policies, with a strong emphasis on maintaining security at all times.
* Support the implementation of the medicines management strategy, including service improvement projects across Norfolk Prisons.
* Assist in promoting cost‑effective prescribing and support the medicines optimisation strategy, contributing to the effective management of medication budgets.
* Deliver services in accordance with HCRG Care Group Medicines Policy and uphold the highest standards of care and confidentiality.
Qualifications & Competencies
* Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines.
* Experience of stock control.
* Demonstrated initiative.
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with clinicians, health‑care professionals and patients.
* Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Ability to perform in a challenging environment.
* Ability to respond calmly in a crisis.
* Good attendance.
Benefits
* A salary of £25,500 with access to our group pension.
* Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases and cashback voucher offers for you and your loved ones.
* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high‑interest rates.
* Online and face‑to‑face help with your mental and physical well‑being, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life‑management help, and career coaching and counselling.
* Access to e‑Learning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team.
* An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas that help us deliver our purpose of changing lives through health and care, backed up by at least £100,000 of ring‑fenced innovation funding each year.
We are a Disability Confident, Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
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