Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group; Wigston; On-site; GBP 34,428 - 41,658; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for their team at HMP Fosse Way. The role involves providing patient-centred care, managing medicines, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 or above, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and possess relevant pharmacy experience. The position offers full-time hours with a salary ranging from £34,428 to £41,658 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience is required.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, high-quality care.
• Manage medicines safely and maintain accurate patient records.
• Administer medicines and analyse cost-effective prescribing.
• Work collaboratively as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures

Experience in hospital, community or prison environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Up-to-date CPD

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Pharmacy Technician for the Pharmacy team at HMP Fosse Way, a secure environment opened in May 2023 that offers a state‑of‑the‑art design to support inmates in developing skills for successful release.

Hours & Salary

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week with a Monday–Sunday service. Shift pattern: 7 am–6 pm Monday–Friday, 7:30 pm–6:30 pm weekends, 1 weekend in 4, 4‑week rolling rota.

Salary: £34,428–£41,658 per annum, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient‑centred, high‑quality care, seeking and acting on patient feedback to personalise care.
• Manage medicines safely, maintain accurate patient records, and adhere to SOPs and policy.
• Administer medicines within the scope of professional standards and analyse cost‑effective prescribing in line with the Health in Justice medicines policy.
• Work collaboratively as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Support & Development

• Bespoke induction and Introducing Health in Justice training.
• Competency framework and access to regional and national career development opportunities.
• Learning Management System for ongoing learning.
• Support from the wider team.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.
• Opportunities for professional development and internal/external learning options.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 unsupervised while following policy and procedures.
• Ideal: Experience in hospital, community or prison environment.
• Legal right to work in the UK (subject to vetting and security checks).

Core Values

• Respect for patients and colleagues.
• Integrity and commitment to fairness.
• Diversity and inclusiveness.
• Continuous improvement.

Legal Notice

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, disability, etc. This role is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications and have the legal right to work in the UK.