We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Gartree, a category B men's prison, located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours:
This is a full-time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. The Pharmacy team works a rolling rota over 4 weeks, 3-4 shifts per week. Hours are 7.30am - 5.00pm, with an exception to work 1 weekend in 4. This is a permanent role.
Salary:
This position is full-time, and you'll receive an annual salary up to £32,346 - 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.
* Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards.
* 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.
* Communicate complex or sensitive information whilst demonstrating empathy and understanding to patients.
* Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team is appropriately informed.
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
Our full range of benefits is available as a download on this ad.
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 41,000 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 for 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
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
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: Practice Plus Group
Address:
HMP Gartree
Gallow Field Rd
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7RP
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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