Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team in a secure environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a dynamic prison setting. You will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring that all medicines management practices are safe and compliant. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their healthcare skills while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you're passionate about delivering compassionate care in challenging settings, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Gym Access

Development and Training opportunities

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care and maintain patient records.
• Ensure safe and secure medicines management service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Medicines Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

BTEC or equivalent

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 Pharmacy team at HMP Oakwood, a category C prison located in Wolverhampton.

HMP Oakwood is one of the largest prisons in the UK, housing over 1,500 men.

The Pharmacy Team consists of 10 Pharmacy Techs and 2 Pharmacy Assistants.

There are 3 main houseblocks with two dispensaries each and three smaller units with one dispensary each.

The site offers:

• Free Parking
• Gym Access
• Development and Training opportunities
• Various shift patterns

Hours

This role is permanent, based on 19 hours per week, covering weekends only.

• Sat - 7.30am - 5.30pm - 9.5hrs
• Sun - 7.30am - 5.30pm - 9.5hrs

Salary

This position is part-time, with an annual salary of £31,650 FTE. The pro-rata salary is £16,036.

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 are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing

• Providing high-quality, patient-centered care, listening to and acting on patient feedback to ensure personalized care.
• Maintaining a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient records are up-to-date and SOPs are followed.
• Delivering non-judgmental care within professional standards, including timely medicine administration and analyzing prescribing costs.
• Working as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to make a real difference.

Career Development

We offer a wide range of internal and external development opportunities to grow your skills and experience.

Additional Benefits

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

What we look for in you

We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, making a real difference across prisons and detention centers. We value caring, compassionate, driven professionals committed to fair and inclusive healthcare.

• 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 hospital, community, or prison environments is preferred but not essential.

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you're eager to develop your healthcare skills in a dynamic environment, this could be the right role for you.