Job summary Are you a dedicated registered Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge within a diverse, community setting? Working in secure healthcare will bring new challenges. The days are varied and there is a wide range of training and development opportunities. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team delivering pharmacy services either on the wings/ house blocks directly with our patients or in the dispensary when required. The role includes the administration and supply of medication to prisoners, medicines optimisation, dispensary activities in some sites and providing advice to other colleagues and prisoners within your competency. No two days are the same working in our friendly and supportive team. You must have sound pharmacy knowledge and demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will need a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services and be a registered pharmacy technician. If you believe that this could be your next career move and are focused on delivering high quality patient care, then please apply today. Main duties of the job The post holder will, under the guidance of the Specialist Prison Pharmacist, assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and cost effective pharmaceutical service to prisoner (hereafter known as patient) within the prison they are working in. This role will also involve providing medicines optimisation, medicines supply and administration, general health education advice and specialist technical services to the service users and healthcare staff. The post holder will assist with dispensing, supplying or administering medication including controlled drugs. They will support the delivery of medicines management services, primary care, health promotion and education. About us BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team 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 Welcome payment for some posts 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. Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience £28,407 - £34,581 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 847-CW-24-V382-A Job locations HMP Low Newton Durham DH1 5YA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact lead pharmacy technician Hayley Swailes; hayley.swailesspectrum-cic.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact lead pharmacy technician Hayley Swailes; hayley.swailesspectrum-cic.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Appropriate accredited technician checking qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology Computer literate- able to use Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to prepare reports and bulletins Influencing skills Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook (or competent to complete) Patient counselling skills Has a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues Ability to work in a complex and challenging environment Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy Desirable Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems. Has a good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environment Substance misuse knowledge Able to interpret and understand prescribing information Medicines supply / administration direct to the patient Smoking cessation advisor Experience of Immunisation and vaccinations Experience of capillary blood testing procedures Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Appropriate accredited technician checking qualification Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology Computer literate- able to use Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to prepare reports and bulletins Influencing skills Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook (or competent to complete) Patient counselling skills Has a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues Ability to work in a complex and challenging environment Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy Desirable Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems. Has a good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environment Substance misuse knowledge Able to interpret and understand prescribing information Medicines supply / administration direct to the patient Smoking cessation advisor Experience of Immunisation and vaccinations Experience of capillary blood testing procedures 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Spectrum Community Health CIC Address HMP Low Newton Durham DH1 5YA Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)