Pharmacy Technician

TieTalent; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their Mental Health team at a local prison. This rewarding role involves delivering patient-centered care, managing medication, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance healthcare access for all. You'll benefit from career development opportunities, a supportive environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the required qualifications, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a unique setting.

Benefits

Free parking

Free gym access

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Relevant pharmacy experience post-qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care and manage medications safely.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Medicines Management

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC or equivalent

Job description

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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 and training opportunities

Hours

This role is a permanent 37.5 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 6.15pm.

Salary

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

Support

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Access to our Learning Management System for tailored training
• 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 are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality, patient-centered care by listening to and acting on patient feedback
• Ensuring a safe and secure medicines management service, maintaining accurate medical records, and following standard operating procedures
• Delivering non-judgemental care within professional standards, including timely medication administration and cost-effective prescribing
• Working as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

If you are interested in career development, we offer various internal and external training and development opportunities.

Additional Benefits

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

What We Look For

The Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice team 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:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

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

Minimum requirements include:

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

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

Location

Newmarket, England

Languages

• English

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Healthcare