Senior Pharmacy Technician
Practice Plus Group
The closing date is 02 April 2025
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C Prison located in Oakham.
HMP Stocken consists of 1285 adult males. The Pharmacy at HMP Stocken is not a dispensary pharmacy, there are 6 dispensary hatches within medication / administration points. The pharmacy team consists of a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician and a Dispenser.Hours:
The site currently offers Mon-Fri 07:30-17:30
Sat/Sun/bank hols 08:30-17:30
Salary:This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary is between £38771 -£46525 per annum FTE - 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 Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and support of the development of junior staff
- Oversea the administration and medicines management, working across our primary care and substance misuse wings
- Provide health promotion advice to our men in areas such as giving up smoking, hypertension, healthy living and other minor ailments
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
- NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
- Accuracy Checking Technician qualification - Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
- Managerial experience - desirable
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
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.
Date posted
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,771 to £46,525 a year Between £38771 -£46525
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
10870-1
Job locations
2 Stocken Hall Rd
Stretton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7RD
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
2 Stocken Hall Rd
Stretton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7RD
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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