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We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.
Job Responsibility:
Work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients
Assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison
Provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need
Role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff
Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication
Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic
Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide
Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written
Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified
Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison
Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health
Requirements:
Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment
What we offer:
Receive a competitive enhancement Bank Rate £20 an hour for working weekend and night shift patterns
Self-booking and access to all bank shifts
Request a Duty – Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance
Access to Wagestream
Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards
Opportunities to work in different areas and various different services to gain new knowledge and experience
Access to our Strive for Better networks
Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including
counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development
Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas