Pharmacy Dispenser - HMP Northumberland | Spectrum Community Health CIC

Spectrum Community Health CIC; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in North East England is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Dispenser to join their team at HMP Northumberland. The role involves supporting the delivery of pharmacy services with a focus on maintaining a safe and high-quality service. Suitable candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be eager to enhance their pharmacy abilities. The organization welcomes diverse applicants and offers various training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment for career growth.

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

• Enthusiastic and passionate individual looking for a new career.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Dispenser preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision and delivery of a high-quality prison pharmaceutical service.
• Support the delivery of Pharmacy Services, including medication supply and admin supervision.
• Be an integral part of the Healthcare Team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Motivated

Desire to enhance pharmacy skills

Job description

The Pharmacy Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacy Dispenser to support us in the delivery of pharmacy services at HMP Northumberland. Are you looking for a new career in prison healthcare? Or maybe you are a community Pharmacy Dispenser looking for a new challenge? If so, this may be the job for you! This is an opportunity to join our committed team working to provide a variety of support roles across the establishment. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you must be able 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.

As a Pharmacy Dispenser, 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 Healthcare Team and will support the delivery of Pharmacy Services, which will include the supply of medication, supervision of the administration of medication to prisoners, and providing services to service users within your competency.

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 valuing the personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

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

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

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025