Pharmacy Assistant - HMP Humber

NHS; Brough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Pharmacy Department is recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant at HMP Humber. This role involves delivering pharmaceutical services, medication management, and supporting a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences and have relevant experience in pharmacy settings.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in community/hospital pharmacy.
• NVQ level 2 is essential.
• Ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of pharmacy services and medication supply.
• Supervise medication administration to prisoners.
• Support the pharmacy team in a high-security environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to support us in the delivery of pharmacy services at HMP Humber. Are you are looking for a new career in pharmacy? Or maybe, you are a community Pharmacy Assistant looking for a new challenge? if so, this may be the job for you! This is an opportunity to join our committed team working in the pharmacy department to provide a variety of support roles across the establishment. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial with the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to enhance your pharmacy skills, we can offer a wide range of training and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high quality prison pharmaceutical service, taking into consideration, at all times, the need to maintain a high level of security. The post holder will be an integral member of the Pharmacy Team, who form part of the wider healthcare. You will be required to support the delivery of Pharmacy Services which will include supply of medication, supervision of administration of medication to prisoners, and providing NHS services to prisoners within your competency.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year enhancements paid in line with agenda for change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-CW-25-V611

Job locations

HMP Humber

Brough

HU15 2JZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to travel independently around Cheshire District

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• At least 2 years experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medicines management issues.
• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to travel independently around Cheshire District

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• At least 2 years experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medicines management issues.
• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Brough

HU15 2JZ

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Brough

HU15 2JZ

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)