Pharmacy Technician

Belmont Recruitment; Barnard Castle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Prison-Cleared Pharmacy Technician to support in-prison pharmacy services across the Northeast UK. This locum position offers excellent hourly rates with enhancements for weekends and holidays, along with flexible shift options. Candidates must have valid prison clearance and be registered with the GPhC. Responsibilities include managing medication safety and liaising with healthcare teams. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV or contact Tom.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates

Flexible shifts

Weekly payroll options

Ongoing support from consultant

Experience across secure healthcare services

Qualifications

• Valid Prison Clearance is essential.
• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in secure or NHS pharmacy settings required.

Responsibilities

• Support in-prison pharmacy services delivery.
• Handle in-possession risk assessments.
• Manage stock and secure storage of medications.

Skills

Valid Prison Clearance (CTC, Enhanced HMP Vetting)

Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Prior experience in secure or NHS pharmacy settings

Confident in medicines administration

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Prison-Cleared Pharmacy Technician - Durham

Location: Multiple Prison Sites across Northeast

Pay Rate: £22.50 - £33.50 per hour (dependent on shift type)

Job Type: Locum / Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 3-6 Months (with potential for extension)

Are you a Pharmacy Technician with current prison clearance?

Belmont Recruitment are looking for experienced Prison-Cleared Pharmacy Technicians to support a number of secure establishments across Greater Manchester. If you're confident working independently and want to contribute to healthcare delivery in a challenging but rewarding setting — we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting the delivery of in-prison pharmacy services
• Handling in-possession risk assessments and supervised consumption
• Stock management, ordering, and secure storage of medications
• Supporting medicines optimisation and patient education
• Liaising with nursing and medical teams to ensure safe prescribing and administration

What You'll Need:

• Valid Prison Clearance (CTC, Enhanced HMP Vetting, etc.) - essential
• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Prior experience working in secure or NHS pharmacy settings
• Confident in medicines administration, patient-facing support, and stock control
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer:

• Excellent hourly rates - weekday, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements
• Flexible shifts - full-time and part-time availability
• Weekly payroll options (Umbrella)
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to gain experience across a range of secure healthcare services

Interested? Send over your CV today or contact Tom at Belmont Recruitment