Pharmacy Technician

HMP Oakwood; Cross Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Gym Access

Training opportunities

Shift patterns

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Primary Care team at HMP Oakwood, a category C Prison near Wolverhampton. The fixed term contract runs until April 2027, with a supportive team and various shift patterns.

The role offers a structured induction, competency framework, and opportunities for regional and national career development, with 37.5 hours per week and parking on site.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK is required.

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £29,264 to £33,510 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Featherstone, WV10 7QD

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care team at HMP Oakwood, a category C Prison located in Wolverhampton. HMP Oakwood is one of the largest prisons in the UK, housing over 1,500 men. The Pharmacy Team consists of 10 Pharmacy Techs, 2 Pharmacy Assistants. There are 3 main houseblocks which have two dispensaries to work out of and three smaller units with one dispensary. This is a fixed term contract until April 2027. The site offers:

• Free Parking
• Gym Access
• Development and Training opportunities
• Various shift patterns

Hours: Monday - Sunday service 37.5 hours per week
Shifts covering between 7am - 6pm
8 week rolling rota
Every other weekend

Salary: Between £29,264 - £33,510 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK, due to the nature of the role. Offers of employment will be subject to additional checks.