Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join its Pharmacy team at a secure facility in Wellingborough. The role offers an annual salary of up to £40,211 and requires current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and relevant pharmacy experience. This position provides opportunities for career development and support in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of a high-quality prison pharmaceutical service.
• Work within the healthcare department with direct patient contact.
• Promote safe patient care and develop new skills.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

BTEC or equivalent qualifications

Ability to work unsupervised

Relevant pharmacy experience

Education

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

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 HMP Five Wells, a category C Prison located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

The prison has its own pharmacy on site with 7 wings, each with a medical admin.

Our Pharmacy team is currently made up of:

• 1 Pharmacy Manager
• 3 Pharmacists
• 2 Senior Pharmacy Technicians
• 4 Pharmacy Technicians
• 4 Pharmacy Assistants

Shift pattern currently is:

• Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• View to work 1 in 4 weekends soon.

This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £40,211 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

Please see a few examples of what you would be involved in as a Pharmacy Technician:

https://practiceplusgroup.com/case-study/pharmacy-technician-career-story-katie/

A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician in prisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFjbu64fTBg

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

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• You will assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service, taking into consideration, at all times, the need to maintain a high level of security.
• You will be required to work within the healthcare department and hold direct patient contact, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package, based on the prison services needs.
• Promote safe patient care
• Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and 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 assistance when you need it

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’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand 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 are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• Hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience, paying up to £40,211

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 10207-19

Job locations: 301 Doddington Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2NX

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: 301 Doddington Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2NX

Employer website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/