Pharmacy Technician

HCRG Care Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the healthcare team within HMP Chelmsford. This role involves the delivery of pharmaceutical services and support for medication management in a secure environment. Candidates should be qualified and registered, able to work independently as well as part of a multi-professional team. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and a commitment to high clinical standards.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Discounts and cashback offers through My Reward Hub

Access to wages as earned

Mental and physical well-being support

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Innovation funding for new ideas

Commitment to high clinical standards

Qualifications

• Qualified with NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacist Technician with current GPhC membership.
• Candidates must pass prison vetting checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pharmacy support in the prison environment.
• Maintain accurate records both written and electronic.
• Support patients with substance misuse and distress.

Skills

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Autonomous practice

Ability to build and develop relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent

Registered Pharmacist Technician

Job description

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.

Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.

Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide.

Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written.

Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified.

Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison.

Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to build and develop relationships
• Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independently
• Essential Experience / Qualifications:
  • Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
  • Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
  • All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team within a fast-paced environment
• Desirable Experience:
  • Experience in a Prison environment
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Benefits

• Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 depending on experience, and Group Pension
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving access to discounts on everyday purchases and cashback and voucher offers
• Access to wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face‑to‑face help with your mental and physical well‑being, including post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through the Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to implement ideas that help deliver our purpose of changing lives through transforming health and care and backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• Pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Job Introduction

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM), following a rolling schedule over an eight‑week period.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people.