Job summary Are you a dedicated registered Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge within a diverse, fast paced setting?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become part of an integrated clinical workforce at HMP Humber.
Pharmacy Technicians are forming an essential part of our excellence in care long-term plan and as a result are taking on more diverse patient-facing roles.
No two days are the same working in our friendly and supportive team.We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options.Please note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.
Main duties of the job We are looking to support and develop the skills of pharmacy technicians to provide a varied range of services as well as some dispensary-based work.
If you are interested in this post, you will need a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services and be a registered pharmacy technician.
An accuracy checking pharmacy technician would be desirable, however we would be willing to provide training after a probationary period has been completed.
About us BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS PensionAnnual leave on your BirthdayWelcome payment for some postsRefer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 33 days annual leave Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service.
We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.Our MissionHolistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communitiesOur VisionQuality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the advertised role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Appropriate accredited technician checking qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation Desirable Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems Has a good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environment Substance misuse knowledge Skills Essential Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology Computer literate- able to use Word and Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to prepare reports and bulletins Influencing skills Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook (or competent to complete) Patient counselling skills Has a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues Ability to work in a complex and challenging environment Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy Desirable Able to interpret and understand prescribing information Medicines supply / administration direct to the patient Smoking cessation advisor Experience of Immunisation and vaccinations Experience of capillary blood testing procedures Experience Essential At least 3 years post-qualification experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy Experience of working with potentially aggressive people Experience of working within challenging and complex situations Able to provide examples of diversity in practice Desirable Experience of working with substance misusers/services Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting