The post holder will, under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager (Prison Healthcare) and Pharmacy Technician (Prison Healthcare), assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to prisoners.
Main duties of the job
Operational service delivery:
1. To assist the Spectrum Community Health (SCH) prison pharmacy team to deliver pharmacy services to ensure continuity of supply of medicines.
2. To contribute to the timely and efficient supply of dispensed medicines to prisoners.
3. To work within locally approved policies and standard operating procedures.
4. To assist the prison pharmacy team in the review of repeat prescribing systems and assist prison healthcare staff in the implementation of improvements that ensure robust systems are in place.
5. To assist the prison pharmacy team in responding to all major MHRA drug alerts through facilitation of appropriate action within prison healthcare over an appropriate timeframe and support any medication changes that occur as a result.
6. To assist the prison pharmacy team in undertaking clinical audits and sharing the outcomes of the audits, in order to facilitate improvement and changes in practice.
7. To assist the prison pharmacy team with preparing user-friendly resources and information that support health professionals in the implementation of national guidance and promotes rational, cost-effective prescribing e.g. Medicines bulletin, prescribing tips.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension, Annual leave on your Birthday, Refer a friend scheme, Training and Development opportunities, Flexible Working, Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes, Up to 33 days annual leave.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company, our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff, and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent experience).
* Ability to travel independently around Cheshire District.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Full Driving Licence.
Knowledge
Essential
* At least 2 years experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting.
* Knowledge of medicines management issues.
Skills
Essential
* Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology.
* Computer literate - able to use Word and Excel.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
Desirable
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
* Influencing skills.
* Knowledge of GP practice computer systems.
* Patient counselling skills.
* Good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environment.
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
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address
HMP Northumberland
Morpeth
NE65 9XG
Employer's website
spectrum-cic.org.uk
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