Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and reliablePharmacy Technicianto join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services. Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage. Part time option may also be considered. Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technician Main duties of the job The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients. They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison. The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need. The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication. Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic. Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £33,000 to £35,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number HCRGCG/TP/42452/13980 Job locations HCRG Care Group Chelmsford Essex CM2 6JT Job description Job responsibilities As Pharmacy Technician, youll be part of our valued team: Competitive salary of 33,000 - 35,000depending on experience with group pension Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise Job description Job responsibilities As Pharmacy Technician, youll be part of our valued team: Competitive salary of 33,000 - 35,000depending on experience with group pension Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site 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 HCRG Care Group Address HCRG Care Group Chelmsford Essex CM2 6JT Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)