Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Altcourse, a busy Category B male prison in Fazakerley, Liverpool. HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country, so there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no two days are ever the same!
This is a rare opportunity to join our growing Pharmacy team, dispensing medication, second checking, preparing prescriptions etc.
This role offers opportunities for development and further training.
Hours
This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, 07:00 - 15:00 / 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday on a rotational basis. There are no weekends!
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of 25,557 - 29,723 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:

• Work within the onsite pharmacy, joining a team of 15, with huge plans to grow!
• Support the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Manager, as well as the wider healthcare team
• Label and dispense medications, and prepare prescriptions
• Second check controlled drugs
• 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 standard operating procedures

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 Dispenser Will Have:

• An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
• Experience within a pharmacy environment - whether in the community, hospital or a prison / secure setting
• Experience within a patient / customer facing role
• 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.
All Locations
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Position
Pharmacy
Advertising Salary
25,557 - 29,723 per annum - depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Physical and mental health support
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Access to private health insurance
Training & Development
Training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System, including:

• Medicine Management
• Clinical Supervision

Practice Plus Group Skills Academy
Apprenticeship pathways:

• Pharmacy Services Assistant L2
• Pharmacy Technician L3

Prior to joining Practice Plus Group I spent almost 10 years working in community, but I have found that the prison environment is where I feel I can utilise my skills and truly make a difference. I see patients with complex health issues, I help keep them informed about their medication and support out-patients in managing their conditions day to day.

Skills Required