Band 5 Prison MMT Pharmacy Technician

Pulse; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is looking for a Band 5 Prison Pharmacy Technician to manage medicines and deliver pharmaceutical services within a prison in Exeter. The role involves dispensing medications, supporting healthcare staff, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and recent hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Must have ACT qualification or be willing to work towards it.
• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Minimum of 6 months hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications and managing stock levels.
• Providing advice and support to healthcare staff and inmates.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

ACT qualification

GPhC registration

NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Pharmacy Technician
Banding: Band 5
Location: Exeter
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Working Pattern: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (30-minute lunch break).
Shift Pattern: 4-5 days per week, between Monday to Friday.
Rate: Day: £28.87 per hour, Night/Saturday: £36.10 per hour, Sunday/Bank Holiday: £43.32 per hour.

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Exeter. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing medicines within the prison, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services to inmates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dispensing medications and managing stock levels.
• Providing advice and support to healthcare staff and inmates.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• ACT qualification or willing to work towards qualification.
• Must be a registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months hospital experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Labelling and dispensing experience and knowledge of JAC computer system.
• Experience of undertaking role of Medicines.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.