Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
* MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to be one of the first to join our team at HMP Millsike, a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York.
HMP Millsike will have an operational capacity of 1500 people who will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release as part of the government's drive to cut reoffending. The prison site is currently under construction and Practice Plus Group were recently awarded the healthcare contract to begin delivering services in April 2025.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site.
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of between £33,232 and £40,211 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 Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out
* Ensure standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard
* Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards
* Involve anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy
* Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
* Promote best practice, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of shared learning
* Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, drug regimes
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.
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
* General GCSE education or equivalent
* Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
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 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.
Date Posted
28 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Other
Salary
£33,232.50 to £40,211.33 a year £33,232 to £40,211 per annum - depending on experience.
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
10556-1
Job Locations
Moor Lane, Full Sutton, York, Yorkshire, YO41 1FZ
Employer Details
Employer Name
Practice Plus Group
Employer's Website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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