Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Drake Hall, a women’s closed prison located near Eccleshall in Staffordshire with around 340 female inmates. The Pharmacy is a centralised dispensary based within the healthcare department.
Hours
* Monday - Sunday service
* 33 hours per week
* 7:15 am - 7:15 pm
* 12 week rolling rota
Salary
Annual salary between £29,264 and £33,510 per annum FTE, pro rata, depending on experience.
Benefits
* On‑site parking
* Career and development opportunities
* On‑site induction and training
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
* Support from the wider team
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline
* Financial assistance when needed
Key Responsibilities
* Provide outstanding quality patient‑centred care, seeking out, listening to, and acting on patient feedback.
* Maintain safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records remain at the agreed standard and SOPs are followed.
* Deliver non‑judgemental care within the scope of professional standards, including administration of medicines and analysing cost‑effective prescribing as per the health‑in‑justice medicines policy.
* Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent.
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Up‑to‑date with continual professional development (CPD).
* Relevant post‑qualification pharmacy experience.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures.
Desirable
* Experience in hospital, community, or prison environment.
Additional Criteria
Secure environments are challenging and rewarding; this role offers opportunities to develop existing healthcare skills and learn new skills daily.
Eligibility & Checks
* Legal right to work in the UK.
* Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
* Subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
* Practice Plus Group
* Address: Eccleshal, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6LQ
* Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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