Pharmacy Technician (HMP)

Belmont Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join a multidisciplinary team in a prison in Durham. The successful candidate will assist in managing medication, conduct reviews, and provide expert advice to ensure the safety and efficiency of pharmacy services. This role offers flexible shifts and competitive pay rates, with an initial 3-6 month contract and potential extensions. Ideal for motivated professionals with prison clearance and relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working options

Supportive healthcare team

Qualifications

• Must have prison clearance (CTC or equivalent).
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Experience in a secure or prison environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense prescriptions according to prison guidelines.
• Conduct medicines optimisation and provide advice to prisoners.
• Manage stock levels and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support healthcare staff with medication reviews.
• Deliver patient-centred care to enhance health outcomes.

Skills

Prison clearance (CTC or equivalent)

Strong understanding of medicines management

Experience in a secure or prison environment

Education

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Prison Services

Are you a prison‑cleared Pharmacy Technician looking to make a difference within secure services? Belmont Recruitment is seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join the team at a prison in Durham.

About the Role

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services to prisoners. From managing medication administration to providing expert advice, you'll support the health and well-being of individuals in a unique and challenging environment.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Assisting with the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions in line with prison guidelines.
• Conducting medicines optimisation and providing advice to prisoners and colleagues.
• Managing stock levels and ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Supporting healthcare staff with medication reviews and clinical audits.
• Delivering patient‑centred care to promote better health outcomes.

What You'll Need

• Prison clearance (essential – CTC or equivalent).
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Previous experience working within a secure or prison environment (preferred).
• Strong understanding of medicines management and controlled drug protocols.

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay rates: £21.00 weekdays, £24 weekends, and £30 bank holidays.
• Flexible working options, with a focus on weekday shifts.
• Initial 3‑6 month contract, with the potential for extension.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and professional healthcare team.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment today to find out more or to apply for this rewarding role.