We are looking for Medicine Management Technicians to:
1. provide a medicines management service to allocated prison(s),
2. administer medicines on the house blocks against valid prescriptions to offenders,
3. work in the dispensary at HMP Swaleside as required.
Main duties of the job
To provide a medicines management service to the allocated prison(s) on a weekly basis with the professional support of a prison services pharmacist.
To oversee the ordering/supply of repeat prescriptions.
To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services for all the prisons.
To dispense prescriptions and stock items when in the dispensary.
To work towards accreditation as a checking technician and/or medicines administration to provide final dispensing checks and medicines administration services, if not already achieved.
To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary and when out on prison visits and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
* Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate or equivalent experience/qualification
* Evidence of CPD Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
Experience
* 2 years’ experience of working in a pharmacy
* Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience
Skills
* Good oral communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
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