Job summary
HMP Stoke Heath has a population of over 750 adult male prisoners. The successful candidate will be part of a Primary Health Care team that helps to deliver both physical and mental health to this prison population.
We are seeking a pharmacy technician to join our established pharmacy team consisting of a lead pharmacist and technicians and PTPT's.
You will have the ability to effectively coordinate your work, often working independently to the main healthcare building. You should have a flexible approach and the ability to achieve changing priorities by managing your own time.
Due to the challenging nature of the client group within this secure environment, an informal visit is recommended prior to your application.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the review of resident's medications.
- Support the dispensary.
- Administer medications to residents on the wings.
- Support with medicines audits.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the role, please see the attached document entitled 'Job Description and Person Specification'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the role, please see the attached document entitled 'Job Description and Person Specification'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification in a pharmaceutical field.
- Have a current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession.
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and socialcare.
- Knowledge of Standards of Conduct.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base.
- Basic understanding of clinical governance and quality measures.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrates understanding of pharmacy standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification in a pharmaceutical field.
- Have a current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession.
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and socialcare.
- Knowledge of Standards of Conduct.
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base.
- Basic understanding of clinical governance and quality measures.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrates understanding of pharmacy standards.
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).
