Senior Pharmacy Technician • York Practice Plus Group
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in York
with Practice Plus Group.
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1. Can you describe your previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician, particularly in settings that may be similar to a prison environment? Can you describe your previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician, particularly in settings that may be similar to a prison environment?
2. What specific training or qualifications do you have that prepare you for managing medications in a secure institution? What specific training or qualifications do you have that prepare you for managing medications in a secure institution?
3. Have you ever been involved in the establishment of a new healthcare service? If so, what challenges did you encounter, and how did you address them? Have you ever been involved in the establishment of a new healthcare service? If so, what challenges did you encounter, and how did you address them?
4. How do you ensure that patient care is personalised and informed by what matters to the individual? Can you provide an example from your past experience? How do you ensure that patient care is personalised and informed by what matters to the individual? Can you provide an example from your past experience?
5. What steps would you take to gather and act on patient feedback within the prison environment while ensuring a safe and secure setting? What steps would you take to gather and act on patient feedback within the prison environment while ensuring a safe and secure setting?
6. What is your approach to maintaining accuracy and compliance in medicines management, especially in a high-security environment? What is your approach to maintaining accuracy and compliance in medicines management, especially in a high-security environment?
7. Can you discuss a time when you had to address a medication error or oversight? What was the situation, and how did you resolve it? Can you discuss a time when you had to address a medication error or oversight? What was the situation, and how did you resolve it?
8. What strategies do you employ for leading a team of pharmacy technicians effectively, particularly in terms of motivation, supervision, and performance management? What strategies do you employ for leading a team of pharmacy technicians effectively, particularly in terms of motivation, supervision, and performance management?
9. How would you handle a situation where there was a conflict between team members or a professional disagreement regarding a patient’s medication regimen? How would you handle a situation where there was a conflict between team members or a professional disagreement regarding a patient’s medication regimen?
10. How do you approach collaboration with other healthcare professionals in order to ensure effective medicines management and patient care? Can you provide an example? How do you approach collaboration with other healthcare professionals in order to ensure effective medicines management and patient care? Can you provide an example?
11. What methods do you use to share complex information about pharmaceutical products and legislation with non-pharmacy colleagues? What methods do you use to share complex information about pharmaceutical products and legislation with non-pharmacy colleagues?
12. Given the dynamic nature of working in a prison, how do you adapt to changes in protocols or unexpected challenges that may arise in your role? Given the dynamic nature of working in a prison, how do you adapt to changes in protocols or unexpected challenges that may arise in your role?
13. Can you describe a time when you had to problem-solve under pressure? What was the situation, and what was the outcome? Can you describe a time when you had to problem-solve under pressure? What was the situation, and what was the outcome?
14. What are your professional development goals, and how do you plan to achieve them while working in this role? What are your professional development goals, and how do you plan to achieve them while working in this role?
15. How do you keep updated with changes in medication legislation and healthcare practices, particularly in relation to the justice system? How do you keep updated with changes in medication legislation and healthcare practices, particularly in relation to the justice system?
16. What ethical dilemmas do you think may arise in providing healthcare within a prison, and how would you navigate them? What ethical dilemmas do you think may arise in providing healthcare within a prison, and how would you navigate them?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Pharmacy Technician with Practice Plus Group in York, Yorkshire\n\n UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to be the one of the first to join our team at HMP Millsike, a brand new Category B men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York HMP Millsike will have an operational capacity of 1500 people who will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release as part of the governments drive to cut reoffending. The prison site is currently under construction and Practice Plus Group were recently awarded the healthcare contract to begin delivering services in April 2025. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of between £36,750 and £44,100 per annum depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates 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. UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to be the one of the first to join our team at HMP Millsike, a brand new Category B men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York HMP Millsike will have an operational capacity of 1500 people who will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release as part of the governments drive to cut reoffending. The prison site is currently under construction and Practice Plus Group were recently awarded the healthcare contract to begin delivering services in April 2025. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of between £36,750 and £44,100 per annum depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates 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. As a Senior Pharmacy Technician your responsibilities will vary. You will Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard. Day to day management of the technicians, including work planning and resource allocation; carrying our regular supervision and appraisal for pharmacy staff including clear documentation and target setting in agreement with the Pharmacist. Share Information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team are appropriately informed. 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 activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it "}