Bank Pharmacy Assistant in Henley on Thames inHenley on Thames PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Huntercombe name, acategory CPrison located in Oxfordshire.HMP Huntercombe is a male prison housing 520 foreign nationals. We are recruiting for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to support the wide Pharmacy team consisting of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.HoursShift patterns are - Monday -Friday / Weekends - Salary
The hourly rate is £21.76 per hour.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to
Address
your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You willComplete general dispensary duties and stock managementBe working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical serviceProvide a timely and efficient service to the prison wingsReceive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areasCollect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of returnParticipate in dispensing of prescriptions.If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and
Experience
, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It doesnt stop there we also offer:Discounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications
requiredNVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towardsMedicines handing
Experience
desirable not essentialLevel 2 English and Maths or equivalentA non-judgmental and compassionate approachExcellent communication skillsGood IT skills and IT literacyAbility to work within a busy environmentAbility to work unsupervised whilst following policy and proceduresSecure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21.76 an hour £21.76 an hour.
Contract
BankDuration1 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
12624
Job location
sNuffieldHenley on ThamesOxfordshireRG9 5SB
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Huntercombe name, acategory CPrison located in Oxfordshire.HMP Huntercombe is a male prison housing 520 foreign nationals. We are recruiting for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to support the wide Pharmacy team consisting of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.HoursShift patterns are - Monday -Friday / Weekends - Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialPlease see advert for personal specifications.DesirablePlease see advert for personal specifications.
Experience
EssentialPlease see advert for personal specifications.DesirablePlease see advert for personal specifications.Additional CriteriaEssentialPlease see advert for personal specifications.DesirablePlease see advert for personal specifications.
Person Specification
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.Employer
Details
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Huntercombe name, acategory CPrison located in Oxfordshire.HMP Huntercombe is a male prison housing 520 foreign nationals. We are recruiting for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to support the wide Pharmacy team consisting of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.HoursShift patterns are - Monday -Friday / Weekends - Salary
The hourly rate is £21.76 per hour.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to
Address
your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You willComplete general dispensary duties and stock managementBe working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical serviceProvide a timely and efficient service to the prison wingsReceive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areasCollect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of returnParticipate in dispensing of prescriptions.If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and
Experience
, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It doesnt stop there we also offer:Discounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together. We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications
requiredNVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towardsMedicines handing
Experience
desirable not essentialLevel 2 English and Maths or equivalentA non-judgmental and compassionate approachExcellent communication skillsGood IT skills and IT literacyAbility to work within a busy environmentAbility to work unsupervised whilst following policy and proceduresSecure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21.76 an hour £21.76 an hour.
Contract
BankDuration1 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
12624
Job location
sNuffieldHenley on ThamesOxfordshireRG9 5SB
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Huntercombe name, acategory CPrison located in Oxfordshire.HMP Huntercombe is a male prison housing 520 foreign nationals. We are recruiting for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to support the wide Pharmacy team consisting of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.HoursShift patterns are - Monday -Friday / Weekends - Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialPlease see advert for personal specifications.DesirablePlease see advert for personal specifications.
Experience
EssentialPlease see advert for personal specifications.DesirablePlease see advert for personal specifications.Additional CriteriaEssentialPlease see advert for personal specifications.DesirablePlease see advert for personal specifications.
Person Specification
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.Employer
Details
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