Pharmacy Assistant - Prison Service

Nhsayrshireandarran; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a dedicated pharmacy assistant to join their team in Forth Valley Prisons. This vital role involves making significant contributions to the healthcare of a complex population while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have prior pharmaceutical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Join a supportive team and play a crucial role in promoting modern healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to modern healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the health care needs of a vulnerable population.
• Work in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service.
• Support the development of an integrated healthcare service.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacy assistant to join our healthcare teams in Forth Valley Prisons. We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic pharmacy assistants who want to be part of our multidisciplinary, integrated team. If you are looking for increased job satisfaction, a variety of challenging and exciting roles, then come and join Forth Valley Prison Healthcare.

You will be a vital part of a holistic service, making a significant contribution to the health care needs, outcomes and experience of a complex and vulnerable population while working in partnership with the Scottish prison Service. The post holder will have previous experience in a pharmaceutical setting, work as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should be able to work autonomously, be ambitious and committed, and support the development of a modern and innovative healthcare service.

All posts are at times subject to rotation. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post. The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

For informal enquiries

• Zeeshan Afzal, prison Pharmacist – [e-mail]
• Fiona Donnelly, healthcare manager – [e-mail]
• Ailsa Russell, lead nurse NHS FV Prisons – [e-mail]

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommended that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.