Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team at HMP Bedford. As a key member of our Pharmaceutical team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic environment, providing a dispensing service, medicines management, and administration services to prisoners residing in HMP Bedford. You will work closely with our team to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the dispensary and provide a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service to the prison.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide a dispensing service, medicines management, and administration services to prisoners residing in HMP Bedford.
  • Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to assist in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service.
  • Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
  • Contribute to the development of and support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects across the Prison.
  • Act as an Accredited Checking Technician.
Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with the following essential qualifications and experience:

  • Completion of a GPhC approved combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ L3 or equivalent).
  • Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
  • 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 Qualifications and Experience

We would also consider candidates with the following desirable qualifications and experience:

  • Practice supervisor qualification (or willing to work towards).
  • Previous experience of working in a prison/Health & Justice environment.
Skills and Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have the following essential skills and knowledge:

  • 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.
Personal Characteristics

We are looking for a candidate with the following essential personal characteristics:

  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals, and patients.

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