Pharmacy Technician HMP Aylesbury

Job summary

The post holder will work as an effective member of the Primary Care Team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients. They will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long-term conditions, health promotion and screening.

Main duties of the job

Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written

Communicate in a way that promotes a positive view of you, the healthcare department and the organisation

Attend and participate in daily staff briefings

Attend and participate in full staff and admin meetings

Respond to requests for information within the remit of your role

Use appropriately the SystmOne Clinical software and Prison P-Nomis systems

Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with National, Local and MKCHS Policy

About us

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, Prison or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Job responsibilities

Administer medication and adhere to statutory and organisational requirements and guidelines relating to this

Administer Controlled Medication in accordance with the local CD SOP

Provide advice to prisoners about their medications

Check medication charts and cross off out of date prescriptions and order prescription renewals from prescribers in a timely way

Undertake risk assessments of prisoners for In-Possession medication

Refer problems relating to clinical the clinical management of a patient to the appropriate clinician (e.g. GP, practice nurse)

Manage minor ailments and administer medication from the homely remedy list as appropriate

Undertake basic observations (BP, pulse, blood glucose, temperature, SATS) as required and respond to abnormalities accordingly

Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support individuals who have substance misuse problems.

Support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harm to themselves or others or who are at risk of suicide

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of dispensary-based work
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• Experience of administration of medication
• Experience of working within a secure environment

Personal disposition

Essential

• Can demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understands own accountability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (BTEC) in Pharmacy Services or equivalent to enable registration with the GPC.
• Professional registration with the GPC

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development in previous employment