Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Huntercombe, a category C prison located in Oxfordshire. We are recruiting to support the wide Pharmacy team consisting of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
Hours
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday 07:45-17:30; Weekends 08:30-16:30.
Salary
The hourly rate is £15.80 per hour.
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
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.
Main duties of the job
* Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
* Be an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the 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 from the Main Gate and arrange return collection
* Participate in dispensing of prescriptions
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 needed
Qualifications required
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
* 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 while following policy and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and thus requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group,
Nuffield, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5SB.
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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