Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a part‑time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Drake Hall, a women’s closed prison located near Eccleshall in Staffordshire with around 340 female inmates. The Pharmacy is a centralised dispensary based within the healthcare department.

Hours

• Monday – Sunday service
• 33 hours per week
• 7:15 am – 7:15 pm
• 12 week rolling rota

Salary

Annual salary between £29,264 and £33,510 per annum FTE, pro rata, depending on experience.

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Career and development opportunities
• On‑site induction and training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
• Support from the wider team
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding quality patient‑centred care, seeking out, listening to, and acting on patient feedback.
• Maintain safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records remain at the agreed standard and SOPs are followed.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care within the scope of professional standards, including administration of medicines and analysing cost‑effective prescribing as per the health‑in‑justice medicines policy.
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures.

Desirable

• Experience in hospital, community, or prison environment.

Additional Criteria

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding; this role offers opportunities to develop existing healthcare skills and learn new skills daily.

Eligibility & Checks

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

• Practice Plus Group
• Address: Eccleshal, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6LQ
• Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

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