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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 Wealstun is a Category C men's prison, located near the village of Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire. Which is based 30 minute from Leeds, and 5 minutes from the A1 just off Boston Spa.
This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £23,383 per annum - depending on experience.
- 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.
What you'll be doing
As a Pharmacy Checker, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Be responsible for the second checking of all controlled drugs under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician.
- Make accurate entries into controlled drug registers.
- Support and provide a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service to the prison wings.
- You will 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.
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.
- 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
- 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 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.
