Bank Wing Pharmacy Technician - HMP Norwich
As a Bank Wing Pharmacy Technician, your days will be rewarding and varied. You will work on a wing/ward environment where you will be responsible for the administration of medication to patients and the associated medication management activities, including audits and stock checks under the direction of the Clinical Lead and the Pharmacist Manager.
You will be expected to work autonomously within guidelines, standard operating procedures and Medicine Policy.
Main duties of the job
* Be responsible for the administration of medication to patients and the associated medication management activities, including audits and stock checks under the direction of the Clinical Lead and the Pharmacist Manager.
* Work autonomously within guidelines, standard operating procedures and Medicine Policy.
* Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to assist in ensuring the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service which reflects National and local policy and priorities, taking into account the high level of security that must be maintained at all times.
* Undertake provision of a medicines administration service to the patients.
* Provide, in conjunction with the appropriate Clinical practitioners, a wing technician medicine management service on allocated wings.
* Support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects across the prison.
* Assist in the delivery of cost‑effective prescribing, the medicines optimisation strategy and management of medication budget.
* Promote safe pharmacy practice within the prison including providing advice and training to patients and staff.
Benefits
* Self‑booking and access to all bank shifts. Staff are given access to all bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self‑book provided they meet the shift requirements.
* Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or day‑off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work‑life balance and allows personal commitments to be met.
* HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream, which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high‑interest loans or overdraft fees – simply get paid as you go.
* Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards.
* Opportunities to work in different areas and various services to gain new knowledge and experience.
* Access to the Strive for Better network, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals, providing ongoing development of industry‑leading care and quality.
* Access to our free well‑being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone, including counsellors, post‑trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life‑management helplines, guided self‑help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well‑being newsletters.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident, Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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