This Pharmacy Support Worker post sits in the pharmacy team at HMP Leeds, a Category B male remand and resettlement prison, run by Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team. The work centres on supporting the pharmacy technicians and manager, second-checking medication on rounds, carrying out cell spot checks and handling medicines on the wings. It is full-time on a two-week rolling rota with one 7am to 9pm shift a fortnight. No prior experience is needed; offers are subject to vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Support the onsite pharmacy technicians, pharmacy manager and wider healthcare team
- Second-check medication before dispensing to patients on medication rounds
- Carry out medication spot checks in cells
- Contribute to medicine reconciliation, stock management and transporting medicines
- Support a safe and secure medicines management service, following policies, procedures and standard operating procedures
- Work in the medication hatches on the wings
- Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Skills & knowledge
- Keen interest in pharmacy and a wish to build a career in pharmacy and healthcare
- Diligent, hard working and detail-focused
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Subject to additional vetting and security checks
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
- Medicines handling experience
What’s offered
- Lots of training and development opportunities
- Internal and external options for development and learning
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