Job summaryAre you a dedicated registered Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge within a diverse, fast paced setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become part of an integrated clinical workforce at HMP Holme House. Pharmacy Technicians are forming an essential part of our excellence in care long-term plan and as a result are taking on more diverse patient-facing roles. No two days are the same working in our friendly and supportive team.We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options.Main duties of the jobWe are looking to support and develop the skills of pharmacy technicians to provide a varied range of services as well as some dispensary-based work. If you are interested in this post, you will need a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services and be a registered pharmacy technician. An accuracy checking pharmacy technician would be desirable.About usBE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!Access to NHS PensionAnnual leave on your BirthdayWelcome payment for some postsRefer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 33 days annual leaveSpectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.Our MissionHolistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communitiesOur VisionQuality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the advertised role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialBTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciencesAppropriate accredited technician checking qualificationKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of medicines optimisation issuesPharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislationDesirableKnowledge of pharmacy computer systemsHas a good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environmentSubstance misuse knowledgeSkillsEssentialGood clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminologyComputer literate- able to use Word and ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to prepare reports and bulletinsInfluencing skillsAble to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook (or competent to complete) Patient counselling skillsHas a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issuesAbility to work in a complex and challenging environmentAble to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracyDesirableAble to interpret and understand prescribing informationMedicines supply / administration direct to the patientSmoking cessation advisorExperience of Immunisation and vaccinationsExperience of capillary blood testing proceduresExperienceEssentialAt least 3 years post-qualification experience of working in community/hospital pharmacyExperience of working with potentially aggressive peopleExperience of working within challenging and complex situationsAble to provide examples of diversity in practiceDesirableExperience of working with substance misusers/servicesExperience of working in a prison environment or similar settingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressHMP Holme HouseHolme House RoadStockton on TeesTS18 2QUEmployer's websitehttps://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)