As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will
Responsibilities
- Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
- Be working as 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 stick returns from wing based clinical areas
- Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
- Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:
Benefits and Development Opportunities
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
- Medicines handing experience desirable 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 youre 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services., Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 together. We 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.
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £26,598 per annum
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Pharmacy Assistant employer: Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited
Join a supportive and dynamic team of Consultant Psychiatrists in the Yorkshire Region, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients across various secure settings. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth through regular supervision, bespoke training, and a commitment to continuous development, all while offering competitive salaries and flexible working hours. With access to employee assistance programmes and discounts on leisure activities, we prioritise your well-being and career advancement in a rewarding healthcare environment.
Contact Details:
Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
