Pharmacy Assistant - HMP Berwyn
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Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
Pharmacy Assistant (BAND 2)
HMP BERWYN, WREXHAM, NORTH WALES- 5 HOURS PER WEEK
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE
SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN
PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER
PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of delivering pharmacy services within a prison, in partnership with the Prison Lead Pharmacist and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS). Opened in February 2017 this Category C male training prison, with a remand facility, has a capacity of 2,106.Within the healthcare facility there is a fully automated pharmacy department.
Main duties of the job
Working as a Pharmacy Assistant your duties will include:
- ordering of medication for the pharmacy
- ordering and stocking of the pharmacy with consumables
- receiving deliveries to pharmacy
- supply of medication to dispensaries in the houseblocks
- receptionist duties
- administration duties
Previous experience in pharmacy work is not necessary as training will be given but a good standard of numeracy and literacy will be expected.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of delivering pharmacy services within a prison, in partnership with the Prison Lead Pharmacist and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS). Opened in February 2017 this Category C male training prison, with a remand facility, has a capacity of 2,106.Within the healthcare facility there is a fully automated pharmacy department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment.
Experience
Desirable criteria- Pharmacy experience Prison experience.
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.