We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Pentonville, a category B male and young offenders prison located in Islington, London with a capacity of nearly 1,200.
This is a full-time role, with no nights or weekends! You will be joining a Pharmacy Team of 15, within a dispensary team of 6. This is a fantastic entry route into a Pharmacy in a unique environment, with lots of opportunities for training and career development! This is a new role, created due to growth within the department.
Hours: You will be working 37.5 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:00.
Salary: This position is full-time, and you'll receive an annual salary of £23,614 - £28,800 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 Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
* Be working as an active member of the Pharmacy team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
* Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
* Receive prescriptions and stock returns from wing-based clinical areas
* Participate in dispensing of prescriptions and medical equipment
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 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
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. 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Ideally have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards.
Desirable: Medicines handling experience desirable not essential. Ideally have experience within a Pharmacy environment (such as community or hospital-based), but this isn't essential. Any experience with ProScript or SystmOne would be a bonus.
Skills
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
* Excellent communication skills
* Good IT skills and IT literacy
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Caledonian Rd, Islington, London, Middlesex, N7 8TT
Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers
Salary: £23,614 to £28,800 a year depending on experience.
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