Pharmacy Assistant
Practice Plus Group
HMP Oakwood, a category C men’s Prison located in Featherstone.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at HMP Oakwood.
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Salary
Full time, annual salary of £29,723 per annum – depending on experience.
How 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
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
* Complete general dispensary duties and stock management.
* Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service.
* Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings.
* Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing‑based clinical areas.
* Collect orders from suppliers at the Main Gate and arrange collection of returns.
* Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.
What we offer
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.
What we seek
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 their 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, yet driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or Dispensing.
* Medicines handling experience desirable, not essential.
* Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
* A non‑judgmental and compassionate approach.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Good IT skills and IT literacy.
* Ability to work within a busy environment.
* Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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