Part-time pharmacy technician post in the pharmacy team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison, run for Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The work is ward-based, centred on medication rounds, safe medicines management and keeping patient records to standard. Hours are 21.5 a week on fixed days across a two-week rolling rota, with alternate weekends and a Saturday shift running to 7pm. Applicants need General Pharmaceutical Council registration, and the post requires additional vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Provide patient-centred care, seeking and acting on patient feedback so care is personalised
- Run a safe and secure medicines management service
- Keep patient medical records to the agreed standard at all times
- Follow standard operating procedures to a high and orderly standard
- Deliver non-judgemental care within professional standards, from timely medicine administration to cost-effective prescribing under the health in justice medicines policy
- Carry out medication rounds on the ward
- Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent
- General GCSE education or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Up to date with continuing professional development (CPD)
Experience
- Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
Skills & knowledge
- Able to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Nice to have
- ACT, described in the advert as preferred but not desirable
- Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment
What’s offered
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Support to grow in role and continue professional development
- PPG pathway for additional learning and development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
