Job summary
Pharmacy Assistant (BAND 2)
HMP BERWYN, WREXHAM, NORTH WALES
37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE
SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN
PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER
PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of delivering pharmacy services within a prison, in partnership with the Prison Lead Pharmacist and His Majesty's Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS). Opened in February 2017 this Category C male training prison, with a remand facility, has a capacity of 2,106. Within the healthcare facility there is a fully automated pharmacy department.
Main duties of the job
Working as a Pharmacy Assistant your duties will include:
- ordering of medication for the pharmacy
- ordering and stocking of the pharmacy with consumables
- receiving deliveries to pharmacy
- supply of medication to dispensaries in the houseblocks
- receptionist duties
- administration duties
Previous experience in pharmacy work is not necessary as training will be given but a good standard of numeracy and literacy will be expected.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of delivering pharmacy services within a prison, in partnership with the Prison Lead Pharmacist and His Majesty's Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS). Opened in February 2017 this Category C male training prison, with a remand facility, has a capacity of 2,106. Within the healthcare facility there is a fully automated pharmacy department.
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.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
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.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment.
Experience
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience Prison experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment.
Experience
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience Prison experience.
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).
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).
