Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Care System; England; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician at HMP Stocken, a category C prison in Oakham, offers a full-time role supporting patient care within a diverse team. The position includes maintaining medical records, administering medications, and providing pharmaceutical information while operating in a secure environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional growth and development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Relevant post-qualification experience in a pharmacy setting, especially in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently following policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining patient medical records and ensuring SOP compliance.
• Ensuring timely administration of medicines and analyzing cost-effective prescribing.
• Collaborating to enhance patients' lives.

Education

NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications

Current registration with the GPHC

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C prison located in Oakham.

HMP Stocken houses 1,285 adult males. The pharmacy at HMP Stocken is not a dispensary pharmacy; instead, there are 6 dispensary hatches within medication and administration points. The pharmacy team comprises a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, and a Dispenser.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

The site currently operates from Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:30, and on Saturday, Sunday, and bank holidays from 08:30-17:30.

Salary

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of up to £40,211, 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
• Access to our bespoke Learning Management System for your training needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Maintaining patient medical records to the required standard and ensuring SOP compliance
• Ensuring the timely administration of medicines and analyzing cost-effective prescribing as per our medicines policy
• Collaborating to make a positive difference in the lives of those we support
• Communicating complex or sensitive information with empathy and understanding
• Sharing information related to pharmaceutical products, medicines optimisation, drug regimes, legislation, and health education with the healthcare team

Career development opportunities

We offer a wide range of internal and external development opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.

Additional benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional growth and development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support services

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centers. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs above all.

Our core values include treating others with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement together.

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us realize our vision of fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and current registration with the GPHC
• Relevant post-qualification experience in a pharmacy setting and working within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently following policies and procedures

Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable but not essential.

Additional criteria

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

2 Stocken Hall Rd, Stretton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD

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