Pharmacy Technician

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  • Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
  • £43,534 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting position for a Pharmacy Technician to join HMP Huntercombe, a Category C men's prison, located near Nuffield in Oxfordshire, In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop the medicines management service, enhance your clinical practice and leadership skills.HoursMonday to Friday: 07:45 - 17:30 Sat & Sun: 08:30 - 16:30 This position is full time working 37.5 hrs per week. You will be working predominately Monday to Friday and have the opportunity to work weekends.SalaryYoull receive an annual salary up to £43,534 per annum - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseLeadership, management and clinical career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider team including the Regional 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 jobAs a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will
  • Provide safe and secure medicines management and reconciliation service to the agreed standards.
  • Manage prescriptions and interventions, providing face to face advice to patients.
  • Provide continuity to care to patients upon discharge of care.
  • Build strong relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Share information relating to medicines optimisations and drug regimes.
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
About usThe 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 required
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
  • Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital or care home environment.Secure 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.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience Up to £43,534 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number12025-4Job locationsNuffieldHenley on ThamesOxfordshireRG9 5SBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group you will become an integral member of pharmacy team, as well as a valued member of the multidisciplinary clinical healthcare team.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.Focusing 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.Deliver non-judgmental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy. You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.Promote best practice, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of shared learning. Communicate complex or sensitive information whilst demonstrating empathy and understanding to patients.Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines optimisation, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team are appropriately informed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group you will become an integral member of pharmacy team, as well as a valued member of the multidisciplinary clinical healthcare team.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.Focusing 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.Deliver non-judgmental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy. You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.Promote best practice, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of shared learning. Communicate complex or sensitive information whilst demonstrating empathy and understanding to patients.Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines optimisation, drug regimes, medicines legislation and general health education so that the multidisciplinary healthcare team are appropriately informed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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