About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Preston.
HMP Preston is a remand male prison age 18+ with a capacity of 680.
The Pharmacy Technician will be based in the pharmacy team within the healthcare department, with some expectations to work on the wing. You will be part of a team that comprises a pharmacist and 5 technicians.
Hours
* This role is based on 37.5 hours per week
* Monday - Sunday - 7.30am - 6.00pm
* 2 / 4 weekends a month
* 4 week rolling rota
Salary
This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary between £33,232 - £40,211 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we 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
Note: 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.
What you'll be doing
As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Provide outstanding, patient-centered care by listening to and acting on feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients.
* Focus on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, maintain patient medical records to the agreed standard, and ensure standard operating procedures are followed to a high standard.
* Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards, including timely administration of medicines and cost-effective prescribing as defined through our Health in Justice medicines policy.
* Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to make a real difference.
There are opportunities for career development, including internal and external options for development and learning.
Benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
What we look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
* 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 whilst following policy and procedures
* Desirable: experience in hospital, community, or prison environments
Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day, this could be the right opportunity for you.
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