Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Prison located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
Monday to Sunday
Main Shift: 07:00 - 17:30
Long Shift: 07:00 - 20:30. There is an expectation to work a mix of shifts and alternate weekends.
Salary
This position is full time, you will receive an annual salary up to £46,525 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
* Supervise pharmacy technicians and support the development of junior staff
* Oversee the administration and medicines management, working across our primary care and substance misuse wings
* Provide health promotion advice to our men in areas such as giving up smoking, hypertension, healthy living, and other minor ailments
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.
Requirements
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
* Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
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: 26 March 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience Up to £46,525 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: E0314-25-1701
Job locations: HMP Doncaster, Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX
Job description Job responsibilities
As a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group you will:
* Provide outstanding quality based patient-centred care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
* Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards, involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost-effective prescribing.
* Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners, and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust.
* 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, medicines legislation and general health education.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: HMP Doncaster, Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX
Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers
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