Pharmacy Support Worker

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join our Pharmacy team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category B Prison located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

HMP YOI Doncaster houses a male population of up to 1145 individuals, approximately 200 of whom are young offenders aged 18-20. Within the pharmacy team offer development and career pathways, on completion of 6 month probation. 

Working hours for this role are: 37.5 hours per week shits are 7am-5.30pm   You will be required to work alternate weekends

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 26,145 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

 

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Support Worker , your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Check of all controlled drugs under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician
• Make accurate entries into controlled drug registers
• Required to support and provide a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service to the prison wings
• Contribute to the development of and support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects
• You may be required to take on a role of working across multiple Pharmacy Services if and when required.

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:

• 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 

 

About us

The 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.

Qualifications required 

• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or above/equivalent E.g. Functional skills Level 2
• Excellent communication skills H
• Have the ability to recognise your own value and that of others
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• A non-judgemental approach and compassionate approach
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join our Pharmacy team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category B Prison located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

HMP YOI Doncaster houses a male population of up to 1145 individuals, approximately 200 of whom are young offenders aged 18-20. Within the pharmacy team offer development and career pathways, on completion of 6 month probation. 

Working hours for this role are: 37.5 hours per week shits are 7am-5.30pm   You will be required to work alternate weekends

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 26,145 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

 

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).