Pharmacy Assistant - HMP Berwyn

Job overview

Pharmacy Assistant (BAND 2)

HMP BERWYN, WREXHAM, NORTH WALES

37.5 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.

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.