Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician - HMP Norwich

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and skilledAccredited Checking Pharmacy Technicianto join our dedicated pharmacy team at HMP Norwich.

The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient, safe and comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the prison pharmacy departments.

Under the guidance of the Lead Technician and Pharmacy Manager, you will contribute to the smooth running of daily operations while maintaining high professional and clinical standards.

In this varied role, you will undertake a range of responsibilities including accurate labelling and dispensing of medications, performing accredited accuracy checks, and supporting effective stock rotation, storage and inventory control.

You will also be expected to respond to dispensary queries in a professional and timely manner, helping to ensure the continuity and quality of pharmaceutical care for the prison population.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated pharmacy technician who is committed to accuracy, teamwork and patient-focused service delivery in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the provision of a legal, safe and high-quality pharmaceutical service in line with national and local policies, HCRG Care Group Medicines Policy, and required security standards.
• Support medicines management and optimisation strategies across the Norfolk Prisons, including cost-effective prescribing and medication budget management.
• Perform final accuracy checks on prescriptions previously clinically screened by a pharmacist.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records, support prescription re-ordering, medicines reconciliation, wing-based services, and undertake clinical audits or incident investigations as required.
• Contribute to pharmacy-based clinics and identify opportunities to develop and improve technical services.
• Support the efficient daily running of the dispensary, ensuring compliance with SOPs, good stock control, expiry date checks, and safe re-issue of returned medicines.
• Maintain accurate controlled drug records and ensure secure handling and transport of medicines within the prison.
• Manage computer records, data entry and routine technical or administrative queries.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and security at all times.
• Participate in the delivery of medicines-related training for healthcare staff and support implementation of medicines policies, guidelines and homely remedies use.

• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, senior management, prescribers and external agencies while maintaining patient confidentiality.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Norwich

Norfolk

NR1 4LU

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Norwich

Norfolk

NR1 4LU

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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