BANK Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy team member at HMP Stocken, Oakham. The role involves providing patient-centred care, maintaining medical records, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive hourly rates and comprehensive development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience (hospital, community or prison preferred).
• Ability to maintain patient medical records to agreed standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient‑centred care and act on patient feedback.
• Deliver timely medication administration and cost‑effective prescribing analysis.
• Work with a multidisciplinary health team in a secure environment.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent in Pharmacy

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Job description

Overview

Join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a Category C Prison located in Oakham. The Pharmacy team consists of a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician and a Dispenser and works within six medication administration points.

Bank Hours & Pay

• Weekdays – 7.30am – 5.30pm
• Weekends – 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Bank Holidays – 8.30am – 5.30pm

Hourly rate – Weekdays £21.76, Weekends £23.61, Bank Holidays £28.33.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework and regional/national career development opportunities
• Access to a bespoke Learning Management System for continuous learning
• Ongoing support from the wider Pharmacy team and the Practice Plus Group
• Legal right to work in the UK is required; additional vetting and security checks will be conducted

Main duties

• Provide outstanding patient‑centred care, seeking and acting on patient feedback to personalise care
• Maintain patient medical records to agreed standards and follow standard operating procedures safely and orderly
• Deliver non‑judgemental care within professional scope, including timely medication administration and cost‑effective prescribing analysis
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary health team, making a real difference in the secure environment

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group delivers NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments. We stand by our core values: treating patients and each other with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving to do things better together.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, or BTEC or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Continual Professional Development (CPD) up to date
• Relevant post‑qualification pharmacy experience (hospital, community or prison preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.