Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Hewell, a category B Prison located in Redditch.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
This position is a 9-12 month secondment covering maternity leave.
Hours
Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
Weekends and Bank Holidays: 08:30 - 17:30
You will work a fixed rolling shift pattern, working 14-15 days per month:
Week1: 4 days including weekends
Week 2: 3 days weekdays only
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary of between 33232 - 40211annum - 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 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 doesn't 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

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.
Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

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 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.
Location
West Midlands HMP Hewell
Position
Pharmacy
Advertising Salary
Up to 40211 depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Secondment
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.