About The RoleUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFEMAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Thameside name, a category B Prison located in London. HoursThis position is Bank (Ad hoc as and when needed)You can work a maximum of 22.5 hours on bank per week.Salary£16.58 per hour weekdays£19.18 per hour weekendsHow 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 teamCandidates 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 checksWhat you'll be doingAs a Bank Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You willComplete general dispensary duties and stock managementBe working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical serviceProvide a timely and efficient service to the prison wingsReceive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areasCollect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of returnParticipate in dispensing of prescriptions.If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It Doesn’t Stop There… We Also OfferDiscounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itWhat we'll look for in youHealth 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 but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.Qualifications RequiredNVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towardsMedicines handing experience desirable not essentialLevel 2 English and Maths or equivalentA non-judgmental and compassionate approachExcellent communication skillsGood IT skills and IT literacyAbility to work within a busy environmentAbility to work unsupervised whilst following policy and proceduresSecure 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.