Job summary
To provide a dispensing service, medicines management and an administration service for medicines to the prisoners residing in HMP Bedford.
- Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to assist in ensuring the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service which reflects National and local policy and priorities, taking into account the high level of security that must be maintained at all times
- Assist in providing a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service to HMP Bedford and IRC Yarl's Wood.
- Contribute to the development of and support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects across the Prison.
- To act as an Accredited Checking Technician.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary at HMP Bedford.
- To provide a medicines management service at HMP Bedford.
- Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison.
- Under the supervision of a senior pharmacy technician, provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings, with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list.
- Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals.
About us
HMP Bedford is HMP Bedford is a Category B reception and resettlement prison for men aged 18 years and over accommodating approximately 500 adult male prisoners who are sentenced. CNWL will provide Pharmacy services and work in partnership with the main healthcare provider Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust (NHFT).
Yarl's Wood IRC is an Immigration Removal Centre housing mainly men and a small number of women awaiting their immigration clearance, approximate around 400 detainees. CNWL will provide Pharmacy services and work in partnership with the main healthcare provider Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust (NHFT).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Dispensary responsibilities:
- Work with a team of Pharmacy Technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service.
- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process
- Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations.
- Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant.
- Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Dispensary responsibilities:
- Work with a team of Pharmacy Technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service.
- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process
- Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations.
- Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant.
- Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Completion of a GPhC approved combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ L3 or equivalent)
- Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (Those in the process of registering with the GPhC can apply. However, registration with the GPhC must be complete for employment to commence)
- Accredited with an Accuracy Checking qualification (If qualified prior to 2020) - Or willing to work towards
- Completion of a recognised 'Medicines Optimisation training course' (If qualified prior to 2020) - Or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Practice supervisor qualification (or willing to work towards)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of stock control
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a prison/Health & Justice environment
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines
- Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners'
- Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audits
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Completion of a GPhC approved combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ L3 or equivalent)
- Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (Those in the process of registering with the GPhC can apply. However, registration with the GPhC must be complete for employment to commence)
- Accredited with an Accuracy Checking qualification (If qualified prior to 2020) - Or willing to work towards
- Completion of a recognised 'Medicines Optimisation training course' (If qualified prior to 2020) - Or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Practice supervisor qualification (or willing to work towards)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of stock control
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a prison/Health & Justice environment
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines
- Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners'
- Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audits
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Bedford
St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK40 1HG
St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK40 1HG
MK40 1HG
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
