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Pharmacy Technician: HMP Nottingham

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
    Healthcare
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have pharmacy technician experience, be able to work in a secure environment, support medication management, and provide patient advice. DBS check fees apply.
  • You will ensure safe medication supply, provide patient advice, manage electronic ordering, complete medication reconciliation, and oversee medication storage and use.

Requirements

  • Looking for something new & exciting in the NHS? Ever considered Prison healthcare?
  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to work within our integrated healthcare team at HMP Nottingham.
  • You will work as an active member of the healthcare care team to ensure delivery of a specialist high quality, safe pharmacy ordering, distribution and supply service which reflects National and Local Policy and Priorities, considering the high level of security that must be maintained at all times.
  • To provide information and advice to patients and colleagues about medication and processes where appropriate.
  • Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
  • You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
  • As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who provide integrated healthcare (physical healthcare, mental health and substance misuse services).
  • You will support all aspects of the supply and distribution of medications, to ensure the safe, timely and accurate provision of medication to patients
  • You will ensure that all medications are ordered, via the electronic prescribing on SystmOne
  • You will be responsible for completing medication reconciliation for all new arrivals, complete ongoing medication optimisation support and reviews and take the lead on safe storage and use of medications
  • #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 100 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
  • We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
  • We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
  • The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
  • The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
  • For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jennifer McHugh Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician Email address: Jennifer.Mchugh@nottshc.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0115 8724463
  • Niki Jackson - Nicola.Jackson@nottshc.nhs.uk

Responsibilities

  • You will work as an active member of the healthcare care team to ensure delivery of a specialist high quality, safe pharmacy ordering, distribution and supply service which reflects National and Local Policy and Priorities, considering the high level of security that must be maintained at all times.
  • To provide information and advice to patients and colleagues about medication and processes where appropriate.
  • You will support all aspects of the supply and distribution of medications, to ensure the safe, timely and accurate provision of medication to patients.
  • You will ensure that all medications are ordered, via the electronic prescribing on SystmOne.
  • You will be responsible for completing medication reconciliation for all new arrivals, complete ongoing medication optimisation support and reviews and take the lead on safe storage and use of medications.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Pharmacy Technician at HMP Nottingham.

What type of healthcare setting will I be working in?

You will be working in a prison healthcare setting within HMP Nottingham.

What are the key responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician?

Key responsibilities include ensuring safe pharmacy ordering and distribution, providing medication information to patients and staff, completing medication reconciliation for new arrivals, supporting ongoing medication optimisation, and managing safe storage and use of medications.

Will I need to pay for the DBS check?

Yes, applicants are required to pay for their DBS check, which is deducted from the salary in the first two months of employment.

How much does the DBS application cost?

The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 for a standard check or £54.40 for an enhanced check.

Is there an annual fee associated with the DBS Update Service?

Yes, there is an annual fee of £16 to enrol in the DBS Update Service.

What systems will I be using for medication ordering?

You will be using electronic prescribing on SystmOne for medication ordering.

How many colleagues work within the #TeamNottsHC?

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,500 dedicated colleagues.

What types of services does the Trust provide?

The Trust provides services including intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services.

What support networks are available for staff?

Available staff networks include Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion groups, Green Champions network, Freedom to Speak Up network, Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and Menopause Champions network.

What health and wellbeing support does the Trust offer to its employees?

The Trust offers in-house occupational health, staff counselling services, and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team to support employees.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding the job?

You can contact Jennifer McHugh, Senior Pharmacy Technician, at Jennifer.Mchugh@nottshc.nhs.uk or by telephone at 0115 8724463. You can also reach out to Niki Jackson at Nicola.Jackson@nottshc.nhs.uk.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Services are delivered from over 257 locations within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, we provide care to more than two million people a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. Our annual budget is £628m.