Pharmacy Assistant

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join the team at HMP Huntercombe, a Category C prison, exclusively for Foreign National males. We have capacity of around 500, and offer healthcare 7 days per week.

We are based in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

This is a rare opportunity to join our close knit healthcare team within pharmacy, where you will join a unique working environment, where no two days are the same! We can support you with career progression opportunities and the right support to make sure you succeed!

Hours

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts can be flexible, and we will discuss with you directly. Shift patterns are typically 07:45 - 17:00 Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 on weekends.

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of GBP24,669 - GBP28,690 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:

Issue medication to patients directly from the hatch on the wing, checking ID and ensuring the correct medication is given
Ensure medication compliance, checking medication held by patients in their cells
Work alongside the wider healthcare team, liaising with colleagues (including GPs) to ensure patients receive the correct medication
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

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 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 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.

Our New Pharmacy Assistant Will Have:

An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
Experience within a pharmacy environment - whether in the community, hospital or a prison / secure setting
Due to the location of the prison, a driver with their own vehicle would be highly desirable

An enthusiastic approach, with a passion for pharmacy work
A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Secure 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.