Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - HMP Birmingham

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to work within HMP Birmingham. This role involves managing and administering medications for various health conditions, including both physical and mental health issues. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and possess excellent teamwork and motivational skills. Full training will be provided, and prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit prior to the interview process.

Qualifications

• Experience in medication history taking and reconciliation.
• Ability to perform medication compliance checks and patient counselling.
• Competence in dispensary and accuracy checking duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications for various health conditions.
• Provide advice to patients and refer to clinicians as necessary.
• Participate in health promotion activities.

Skills

Excellent team player

Flexibility

Motivation and enthusiasm

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Current registration with GPhC

Current APCT

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician – Technical Specialist in Medicines Management/Administration

Band 5 + Environmental Allowance (£1542 per annum pro‑rota) – 33.75 hours per week

HMP Birmingham are looking for a Medicines Management and Administration Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team.

Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for Pharmacy professionals to work. If you are looking for a role to develop your existing skills and learn something new in an environment that never stands still, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of medications for both physical health and mental health conditions, including opioid substitute therapy and controlled medications.
• Medication history taking and medication reconciliation.
• Medication compliance checks and patient counselling.
• Dispensary and accuracy checking duties.
• Providing advice to patients and referring to relevant clinicians for complex issues and chronic disease specialist services.
• Minor ailment supply services.
• Participating in health promotion.

Qualifications & Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualifications.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Current APCT.
• Excellent team player who is flexible and has the tenacity to see tasks through to completion.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and ready for a challenge.

Full training will be provided to upskill and allow you to demonstrate competency in areas of the job description.

All candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit before interview. To arrange a visit or a discussion, please contact Vicky Webster, Head of Pharmacy, on 0121 598 8034.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.