We are seeking a dedicated and reliable 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. Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM), following a rolling schedule over an eight‑week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage. Part time option may also be considered.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Function autonomously within scope of competency while supporting and resourcing less experienced staff.
* Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all residential wings, advising patients on the correct use of medication.
* Maintain clear, 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 as well as those who are distressed or at risk of harm or suicide.
* Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.
* 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 required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health. Excellent communication and inter‑personal skills.
Qualifications
* 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.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in a Prison environment.
* Experience of working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary of £33,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, and Group Pension.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, grocery shopping, cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you.
* 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 wellbeing, from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling.
* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
* An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care - backed up by at least £100,000 of ring‑fenced innovation funding each year.
* The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission.
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