Bank Prison Pharmacy Technician — Flexible NHS Role

Spectrum Community Health Cic; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to NHS Pension

Time off (additional day)

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance & Health & Well‑Bе

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the prison healthcare team at HMP Liverpool. You will help deliver a high-quality, secure pharmacy service, ensuring safe medication provision within a prison setting.

The role requires UK registration, a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences, and an accredited technician checking qualification. Benefits include NHS Pension, enhanced pay for weekends/nights/bank holidays, and flexible working.

Qualifications

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Accredited technician checking qualification
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues
• Pharmacy legislation and controlled drugs requirements
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems (Desirable)
• Security awareness in prison environment (Desirable)
• Immunisation and vaccinations experience (Desirable)
• Capillary blood testing procedures (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Assist with provision and delivery of an integrated prison pharmaceutical service
• Support administration and supply of medication to prisoners
• Provide medicines optimisation advice to colleagues and prisoners
• Maintain security and operate within the prison environment

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy (Word/Excel)

Reporting/bulletin preparation

PowerPoint/Outlook

Influencing skills

Patient counselling

Data protection/confidentiality

Education

BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences

Accredited technician checking qualification

Job description

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the prison healthcare team at HMP Liverpool. You will help deliver a high-quality, secure pharmacy service, ensuring safe medication provision within a prison setting.

The role requires UK registration, a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences, and an accredited technician checking qualification. Benefits include NHS Pension, enhanced pay for weekends/nights/bank holidays, and flexible working.