Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a Pharmacy Technician to join the prison healthcare team at HMP Cardiff. A contribution into a rota for Weekends/Bank Holiday is required
If you are looking for a varied and challenging role within this unique area of healthcare, then look no further.
As a prison Pharmacy Technician and working as part of a skilled and committed Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will have a real opportunity to make a difference to the men who will be accessing healthcare with a wide range of chronic mental and physical health problems, including substance misuse problems.
Main duties of the job
About the prison
HMP Cardiff is a category B remand prison, with an operational capacity of around 800 located in the centre of Cardiff, with good transport links.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Post qualification training:
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification (meeting the National Framework) Either holds the Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification
Desirable
- Knowledge of handling hazardous substances
Experience
Essential
- Significant pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Custodial Pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
- Maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility to change
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Welsh Speaker
Special knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Satisfy mandatory security clearance
- Able to travel within geographical area
Personal qualities
Essential
- Resilient, self motivated with drive and vision
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage a range of priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Post qualification training:
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification (meeting the National Framework) Either holds the Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification
Desirable
- Knowledge of handling hazardous substances
Experience
Essential
- Significant pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Custodial Pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
- Maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility to change
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Welsh Speaker
Special knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Satisfy mandatory security clearance
- Able to travel within geographical area
Personal qualities
Essential
- Resilient, self motivated with drive and vision
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage a range of priorities
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).
