Senior Pharmacy TechnicianNHS

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senor Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Garth

HMP Garth is a High Security has male prison with around 792 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for managing the pharmacy service on your allocated prison wing, working both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team of eight. The role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to support patients with their medication needs within a prison healthcare setting.

There are also opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and skills enhancement, allowing you to build on your existing experience and further develop your career in pharmacy.

HMP Garth offers:

• Onsite Parking
• Access to gym

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service
• 37.5 hours per week
• 7.30am - 6.30pm
• 1 weekend in 4

Salary

You will receive a salary between £34,428 - £41,658 per annum 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

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

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support of the development of junior staff
• Oversea the administration and medicines management
• Working across our primary care and substance misuse wings
• Provide health promotion advice to our men in areas such as giving up smoking, hypertension, healthy living and other minor ailments

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 doesnt stop there we also 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

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senor Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Garth

HMP Garth is a High Security has male prison with around 792 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for managing the pharmacy service on your allocated prison wing, working both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team of eight. The role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to support patients with their medication needs within a prison healthcare setting.

There are also opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and skills enhancement, allowing you to build on your existing experience and further develop your career in pharmacy.

HMP Garth offers:

• Onsite Parking
• Access to gym

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service
• 37.5 hours per week
• 7.30am - 6.30pm
• 1 weekend in 4

Salary

You will receive a salary between £34,428 - £41,658 per annum 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

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they 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 required

• 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

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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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