Prison Pharmacy Technician

Medacs Healthcare; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Health Assured

Shift block booking

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Online CPD training

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare in partnership with HMP Chelmsford seeks a Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join the prison healthcare team. You will support medication administration and provide pharmacy information to patients, prison officers and healthcare professionals in a secure environment.

The role involves assisting with pharmacy support across residential wings and advising patients on proper medication use. Requires GPhC registration and NVQ Level 3 or BTEC; prison clearance not required; full UK

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is required to practice as a pharmacy technician.
• NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy information to patients, prison officers and healthcare professionals with appropriate level of detail.
• Assist with implementing and developing pharmacy support across residential wings and advise patients on proper medication use.

Education

GPhC registration

NVQ Level 3

BTEC or equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

to join the team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.

Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) with:

• GPhC registration.
• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent.
• Prison clearance NOT required.

Full UK right to work.

• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.