Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - HMP Birmingham
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
Senior Pharmacy Technician – Medication administration - Wing based
Band 5 + Environmental Allowance (£1542 per annum pro-rota) – average 37.5 hours per week - varied shift pattern over 7 days with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for Pharmacy professionals to work. At HMP Birmingham we are looking to expand our team and have developed an enhanced role for Pharmacy Technicians. This is an exciting time, so if you are looking for a role to develop your existing skills and learn something new in an environment that never stands still, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to be considered for this role.
A typical day will consist of- Administration of medications for both physical health and mental health conditions, including opioid substitute therapy and controlled medications
- Medical history taking, physical health observations and screening services.
- Completing in-possession medication risk assessments to support patients in being able to look after their own treatment but also to identify risk and reduce potential harm.
- Participating in health promotion services, for example blood pressure monitoring, carrying out ECGs and phlebotomy services as well as supporting vaccination clinics.
- Providing advice to patients and referring to relevant clinicians for complex issues and chronic disease specialist services
Supervision on a day-to-day basis will be provided by the Primary Care Nurse Team Lead and regular sessions provided in the on-site dispensary to maintain routine pharmacy competencies and appropriate professional supervision and management support.
The post requires an excellent team player who is flexible and has a tenacity to see tasks through to completion. If you are enthusiastic, motivated and ready for a challenge then you are the person we are looking for.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
(Full training will be provided to upskill and allow you to demonstrate competency in areas of the job description)
All candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit before interview, To arrange a visit or arrange a discussion then please contact Vicky Webster, Head of Pharmacy, on 0121 598 8034.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmacy services or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- Up to date CPD
additional experience/qualifications desirable
Desirable criteria- Prison experience
- Primary care pathway CPPE qualification
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
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