Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group seeks a Pharmacy Technician for their Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint. This full-time role involves providing patient-centered care, managing medication, and working in a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Free parking

Use of on-site gym

Career development and training opportunities

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent required.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is necessary.
• Up-to-date CPD and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care and administer medication.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patient-centered care

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

Job description

Pay: Paying between £28,247 - £36,500 - Depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 16 May 2025

Closes: 15 Jun 2025

Job Description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a category C Prison located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk. Highpoint is a male prison with a capacity of 1370 males.

You will be based within the healthcare department but will also go out to the wings to administer medication. The pharmacy team consists of 5 members.

Highpoint Prison offers:

• Free parking
• Free use of an on-site large gym
• Career Development / Training opportunities

Hours

• This role is a permanent 37.5 hours per week over 4 days
• Monday - Friday
• 7.45am - 6.15pm

Salary

This position is full-time, with an annual salary up to £28,247 - £36,500 per annum FTE, 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

Additional requirements:

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.

What you'll be doing

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care, listening to and acting on patient feedback to ensure personalized care.
• Maintain a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient records are accurate and SOPs are followed.
• Deliver non-judgmental care within professional standards, including timely medication administration and analysis of cost-effective prescribing.
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Career development opportunities include:

• Internal and external training and development options

Additional benefits:

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

What we look for in you

We are seeking caring, compassionate, driven professionals who align with our core values:

• NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up-to-date CPD
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently following policies and procedures

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