We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes, a category B prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.
Hours: The site currently offers a 7 day a week service from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
Salary: This is a bank position paying £12.30 per hour.
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 Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
* Be an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
* Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
* Receive prescriptions and stock returns from wing-based clinical areas
* Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of returns
* Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.
Qualifications required
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
* Medicines handling experience desirable but not essential
* Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
* Excellent communication skills
* Good IT skills and IT literacy
* Ability to work within a busy environment
* Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EA
Employer's website: Practice Plus Group Careers
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