Looking for something new & exciting in the NHS? Ever considered Prison healthcare?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Offender Health Directorate working at HMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B men's private prison.
To provide information and advice to patients and colleagues about medication and processes where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who provide integrated healthcare (physical healthcare, mental health, and substance misuse services).
You will support all aspects of the supply and distribution of medications, to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate provision of medication to patients.
You will ensure that all medications are ordered via the electronic prescribing on SystmOne.
You will be responsible for completing medication reconciliation for all new arrivals, completing ongoing medication optimisation support and reviews, and taking the lead on the safe storage and use of medications.
The Pharmacy service will also deliver a Smoking Cessation support programme and administer Opioid Substitute Treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Offender Health Care Group is one of the largest and most successful providers of prison healthcare in the UK. The Care Group provides physical, mental health, and substance misuse healthcare services in prisons across the East Midlands, Lincolnshire, and Leicestershire.
The Offender Health Care Group is part of a large peer group of 400+ healthcare professionals with access to peer support, supervision, and excellent opportunities for learning and development.
The successful candidates will have BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Hold a current professional registration as a Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council and evidence of an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
You will be able to effectively work as part of a team, supporting all aspects of the supply and distribution of medications, to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate provision of medication to patients.
Confirm medication histories (medicines reconciliation) by appropriate means and with patient consent and liaise with the prescriber to ensure continuity of essential prescribed medicines.
Undertake accurate Risk Assessments to ascertain whether patients may hold their medications In Possession or otherwise, recording appropriately.
Respond to and process requests for medication to facilitate the process of drug administration and supply to patients and ensure the safe, effective, and timely use of medication by patients, whether Not In Possession or In Possession.
Check prescriptions generated to ensure accuracy and process any out-of-date prescriptions. Ensure prescriptions are legal and valid before requesting supply.
Responsible for ensuring medicines kept in Emergency Bags are properly maintained, replenished, and regular checks are completed.
Respond to MHRA drug alerts through facilitation of appropriate action within prison healthcare over an appropriate timeframe and to support any medication changes that occur as a result.
Accurately input, process, and file data, both computerized and paper-based, to ensure accurate record keeping and to facilitate its timely retrieval.
Contribute to the development of and support the implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Current Professional Registration as Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio
* Previous training in core technician roles e.g. labelling, dispensing, accuracy checking
Desirable
* Competency training and experience of e.g. stock management
* Conflict Resolution
* Manual Handling
* Breakaway
* Medicines Administration
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience of working in pharmacy
* Evidence of Team working
* Experience of accurate computer-based stock control
* Clear understanding of the role of pharmacy technicians in prescription management
Desirable
* Experience of working in a secure environment e.g. secure hospital or prison
* Previous experience of using SystmOne
* Evidence of working in extended technician roles
* Previous employment in a customer/patient facing role
Values and Behaviours
Essential
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Lowdham Grange
Old Epperstone Rd,
Lowdham
NG14 7DA
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