Prison Pharmacy Technician

Global Healthcare Jobs, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency is looking for a Prison Cleared/Experienced Pharmacy Technician to work full-time based at HMP Lindholme, Hatfield, Doncaster.

Rates (Assignment rate): £27 – £30.50 Per hour

Contract: Locum ongoing contract

Benefits of working with us:

• Fully online and paperless registration service
• Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
• Exclusive access to roles that aren’t available with other agencies; NHSBT, The Home Office and Vaccination Centres (private and public) are just some of the projects we’ve recently recruited to.
• £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
• Registration body costs covered based on length of service (T&Cs apply)
• Find your own job bonus – Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
• Clinical governance and revalidation support from an in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years’ experience
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience within the healthcare sector
• Daily payroll and in-house payroll system

Benefits of working in a prison:

• Adding additional experience and variety to your pharmacy CV which will increase your application journey when applying for future roles
• Gaining prison clearance (if you don’t already) which will make you more of an attractive proposition to future prison employers
• The ability to work shifts around hours that suit your lifestyle as shifts are readily available across sociable and unsociable hours
• Prison experience can often lead to rapid career progression especially within education, research and management
• Stringent training and regulations making it a safe place to work for healthcare professionals

Main Duties:

• Medication Dispensing: Prepare and dispense medications accurately and safely to inmates based on prescriptions from the prison healthcare team.
• Inventory Management: Maintain a well-organized inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, ensuring appropriate stock levels and storage conditions within the prison pharmacy.
• Medication Labeling: Ensure proper labeling of medication containers with accurate dosage instructions, inmate information, and any relevant warnings.
• Prescription Processing: Receive, verify, and process medication orders from healthcare professionals, confirming accuracy, dosage, and patient details before preparing medications.
• Compounding: Assist in compounding and preparing specialized medications as required, following established protocols and maintaining sterile conditions as needed.
• Medication Reconciliation: Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure accurate medication records and proper reconciliation during inmate transfers or medical appointments.
• Medication Distribution: Coordinate the distribution of medications to various sections of the prison, such as the healthcare unit, infirmary, and housing units, adhering to security protocols.
• Patient Education: Provide clear instructions to inmates on how to take their medications, potential side effects, and any precautions they should be aware of.
• Pharmacy Records: Maintain precise electronic records of medication dispensing, documenting inmate information, prescribed medications, and quantities provided.
• Medication Reviews: Assist in reviewing inmates’ medication profiles, identifying potential drug interactions, allergies, or discrepancies in treatment plans.
• Medication Returns and Disposal: Manage the return and disposal of expired or unused medications in compliance with proper disposal guidelines and documentation.
• Emergency Supplies: Ensure that emergency medical supplies and medications are readily available in case of medical crises within the prison facility.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, pharmacists, nurses, and correctional staff regarding medication-related matters and inmate health status.
• Medication Security: Adhere strictly to security protocols to prevent theft or misuse of medications, ensuring the safety of inmates and staff.

Requirements of the Prison/HMP Pharmacy Technician:

• Must be registered on the GPHC/must have a relevant qualification in pharmacy
• Prison clearance and experience is essential

Contact:

This Prison/HMP Pharmacy Technician job is advertised by Brandon Allen; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Pharmacy Technicians who meet the above requirements.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.