Pharmacy Support Worker
Salary - £24,667
Hours - 37.5 hours per week. The Pharmacy team work a 2 week rolling rota - the shifts vary weekly, and you will work alternate weekends. Hours fall between 07:30 - 17:30.
Here at Practice Plus Group, we are looking for a pharmacy support worker to join the team at HMP Lindholme, a busy Category C prison in Doncaster, housing around 900 men.
Is it challenging? Yes! Is it rewarding…Yes! But this is an excellent entry point into pharmacy and healthcare, with lots of opportunities for training and development!
We’re looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to help deliver the best care possible.
Joining the Pharmacy team, you will:
- Play a key role in pharmacy - second checking medication before dispensing to patients on medication rounds
- Support the onsite Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Manager, as well as the wider healthcare team
- Contribute to medicine reconciliation, managing stock medicines and transportation of medicines
- Provide support to ensure a safe and secure medicines management service, following policies, procedures and standard operating procedures
- Work in the medication hatches on the wings
What do we need from you:
- No experience is necessary - we are looking for someone with a keen interest in Pharmacy, and keen to pursue a career in Pharmacy and Healthcare
- An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing would be a bonus, but isn't essential
- Ideally have medicines handling experience, although this isn't essential
- Be a hard worker, diligent, with a high attention to detail
What you get in return:
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays.
- Lots of training opportunities, and excellent long-term career prospects.
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.