Bank Pharmacy Technician

HCRG Care Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated Bank Pharmacy Technician to support the healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford. This role involves medication management and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services in a secure environment. The ideal candidate should be a registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 and the ability to work in a multi-professional team. Competitive pay at £20 per hour, with flexible shift management to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

£20 an hour

Self-booking access to bank shifts

Access to Wagestream for pay tracking

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council membership.
• Subject to prison vetting checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services, including medication administration to patients.
• Assist in delivering a high quality pharmacy service.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive records.
• Recognise signs of drug and alcohol withdrawal.

Skills

Ability to work in a multi-professional team

Communication skills

Autonomy in a healthcare setting

Education

NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent

Job description

Job Introduction

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services. Please follow the link below for a full insight on a "Day in the Life" of one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technician

Main Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services, including medication administration to patients.
• Assist in delivering a high quality pharmacy service and medicines management to address identified inequalities within the prison.
• Deliver pharmacy‑related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring advice is appropriate to need.
• Operate autonomously within the scope of competency while supporting and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support for all residential wings, including advising patients on the correct use of medication where appropriate.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive records, both written and electronic, signed and contemporaneous.
• Recognise signs of drug and alcohol withdrawal, support patients with substance misuse problems, and assist distressed patients at risk of self‑harm or harm to others.
• Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Complete all mandatory and additional training as identified.
• Approach and use the prison security systems as required.
• Undertake all duties required of a pharmaceutical professional in HMP Chelmsford and comply with the Department of Health competency, knowledge and skills framework.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council membership.
• Subject to prison vetting checks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑professional team within a fast‑paced environment.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support many communities and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, working to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be inclusive of everyone.

Package Description

• £20 an hour.
• Self‑booking and access to all bank shifts.
• Staff can make shifts or day‑off requests up to six weeks in advance, supporting a better work‑life balance.
• Access to Wagestream, allowing you to track pay throughout the month and stream earned wages into your bank account.
• Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards.
• Opportunities to work in different locations within the HMP Chelmsford pharmacy team.