Pharmacy Assistant

About The Role UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for aPharmacy Assistantto join ourPharmacyteam atHMP Wealstun,a busycategory C male training and resettlement prison near Wetherby. This is a rare opportunity to join our close knit Pharmacy team, where you will join a unique working environment, where no two days are the same! Within this varied role you will work in our onsite pharmacy - dispensing medication, second checking, preparing prescriptions etc.

This role offers opportunities for development and further training.

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. There are no weekends or bank holidays!

Salary This position isfull time,you’ll receive an annual salary of up to £28,690 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.
  
  

What you'll be doing As our new Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include: Work within the onsite pharmacy, joining a team of 14 Support the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Manager, as well as the wider healthcare team Label and dispense medications, and prepare prescriptions Second check controlled drugs Contribute to services such as medicine reconciliation, managing stock medicines and transportation of medicines Provide support to ensure a safe and secure medicines management service, following policies, procedures and standard operating proceduresIf you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning. It doesn’t stop there... we also offer:

Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development Excellent long-term career prospects 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we’ll look for in you 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 togetherWe are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Our New Pharmacy Dispenser Will Have: An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing Experience within a pharmacy environment - whether in the community, hospital or a prison / secure setting Experience within a patient / customer facing role A non-judgmental and compassionate approachSecure 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