Senior Pharmacy TechnicianinPeterboroughinPeterboroughPUBLISHED TUE 12 NOV 2024
Successful candidates will be responsible for accurate medicines reconciliations, timely medication administration, and overseeing overall medicine management within the secure environment of the prison. Ideal applicants should possess in-depth knowledge of pharmacy procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The position offers a supportive working environment with extensive training, supervision, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We have 2 exciting opportunities to work at HMP Peterborough as part of the Pharmacy team. We provide an integrated healthcare model working closely with primary care, the mental health, substance misuse and G.Ps to deliver a healthcare service to the residents of HMP Peterborough.
We are seeking to appoint 2 pharmacy technicians with a wide range of experience to join our pharmacy team, the successful candidates will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of local/national pharmacy procedures.
HMP Peterborough is a local Category B prison. It is England's only dual purpose-built prison for men and women, including a mother and baby unit, who are kept separate at all times. The prison is located in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and accommodates up to 360 female and 868 adult male prisoners.
We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidate will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training so why not drop us a line and come and have a look around.
The post holder will work as an active member of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality pharmaceutical service, which includes physical health, mental health and substance misuse medications to patients within HMP Peterborough. The service will reflect National and Local Policies and Priorities, taking into account the level of security that must be maintained at all times.
The successful candidates will have responsibility for completing accurate medicines reconciliations, the safe and timely administration of medication and general responsibilities relating to medicine management, ensuring a complete medicines management service is provided to the patients.
The successful candidate will be innovative, forward thinking, diverse and can work autonomously, you will also need to demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
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