Prison Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Management & Rehab

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Prison Services team. You will deliver medicines management within a prison setting, administer and dispense prescribed medicines, and supervise dispensary staff while maintaining stock and storage standards.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to SOPs, and collaboration with a prison service pharmacist to ensure high-quality care and rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with current registration.
• Willing to undergo National Security Vetting for prison setting.
• Right to work in the UK with appropriate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management service to prisoners under supervision of a prison service pharmacist.
• Administer medicines per prescription and advise patients on use.
• Dispense prescriptions and stock items; supervise dispensary assistants.
• Perform stock control: top-ups, expiry reviews and storage checks.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation SOPs and ensure SOP adherence.

Skills

Medicines management

Dispensing

Stock control

Patient advice

Team supervision

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Dispensing systems

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Prison Services team. You will deliver medicines management within a prison setting, administer and dispense prescribed medicines, and supervise dispensary staff while maintaining stock and storage standards.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to SOPs, and collaboration with a prison service pharmacist to ensure high-quality care and rehabilitation outcomes.