Pharmacy Technician – Prison Healthcare (Flexible Hours)

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

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.