Pharmacy Technician: HMP Morton Hall

NHS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician at HMP Morton Hall. Join a skilled team providing integrated healthcare services in a prison setting. Responsibilities include managing medications and supporting patient care. Full-time, permanent role with competitive salary.

Benefits

Occupational Health Services

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Networks

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy or healthcare settings.
• Ability to provide medication advice and support.

Responsibilities

• Support supply and distribution of medications.
• Complete medication reconciliation for new arrivals.
• Lead on safe storage and use of medications.

Skills

Medication Management

Communication

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

Looking for something new & exciting in the NHS? Ever considered Prison healthcare?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Offender Health Care Group working at HMP Morton Hall.

HMP Morton Hall opened in December 2021. The establishment is operating as a Category C Foreign National Offender prison with a population of approximately 400 adult males.

To provide information and advice to patients and colleagues about medication and processes where appropriate.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

1. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who provide integrated healthcare (physical healthcare, mental health and substance misuse services).
2. You will support all aspects of the supply and distribution of medications, to ensure the safe, timely and accurate provision of medication to patients.
3. You will ensure that all medications are ordered, via the electronic prescribing on SystmOne.
4. You will be responsible for completing medication reconciliation for all new arrivals, complete ongoing medication optimisation support and reviews, and take the lead on safe storage and use of medications.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Job details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata for part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 186-609-25-FS

Job locations: HMP Morton Hall, Swinderby, Lincoln, LN6 9PT