Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a secure environment, ensuring safe medicines management and providing invaluable support to patients and colleagues alike. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills while making a difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial support when needed

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and up-to-date with CPD.
• Relevant pharmacy experience in hospital, community, or prison settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe medicines management and reconciliation services.
• Manage prescriptions and provide patient advice.
• Build strong relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Medicines Management

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Post-qualification pharmacy experience

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HM The Mount, a category C training prison built on the site of a former RAF station on the outskirts of Bovingdon village, Hertfordshire.

In this role, you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 17:30 (37.5 hrs per week).

Salary

You will receive an annual salary up to £43,534 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, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing safe and secure medicines management and reconciliation services to the agreed standards.
• Managing prescriptions and interventions, providing face-to-face advice to patients.
• Providing continuity of care to patients upon discharge.
• Building strong relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
• Sharing information related to medicines optimisation and drug regimes.

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for learning.

It doesn't stop there; we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support when needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always prioritising their needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to do things better together

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

Qualifications & Experience required

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up-to-date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• A driving licence is essential for this role

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

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you're looking to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new every day in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.