Job Introduction
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.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients.
* Assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison.
* Provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.
* Autonomous function within scope of competency, while supporting less experienced staff.
* Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all residential wings in the prison, including 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.
Ideal Candidate
* Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent.
* Registered Pharmacy 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.
Benefits
* £20 an hour.
* Self-booking and access to all bank shifts.
* Advance shift and day-off requests up to six weeks.
* Access to Wagestream for real-time pay tracking and wage streaming.
* Work in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards.
* Opportunities to work in different areas and services to gain new knowledge.
* Access to Strive for Better networks and professional support.
* 24/7/365 wellbeing service including counsellors, support helplines, legal and practical advice.
* Free statutory and mandatory training, e-learning and development opportunities.
* Innovative culture encouraging ideas and national funding for initiatives.
* Recognition through awards and executive Q&A events.
* High standards of clinical quality with majority of services rated good or outstanding.
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, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, and adult social care and wellbeing services across England. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practices. You will be part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited.
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