Senior Pharmacy Technician - HMP Styal

NHS; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a lead Pharmacy Technician to guide a dedicated team in delivering safe and efficient pharmaceutical services within a prison environment. This role emphasizes the importance of mentoring and developing pharmacy staff while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards. You will play a vital role in optimizing medications and improving patient safety, making a significant impact on the lives of service users. Join a diverse and innovative team committed to inclusive healthcare practices and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in community/hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pharmacy team in providing pharmaceutical services to prisoners.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the in-house dispensary.

Skills

Good clinical pharmacy knowledge

Computer literacy (Word and Excel)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prepare reports and conduct prescribing audits

Education

BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences

Accredited technician checking qualification

Higher degree or equivalent experience

Management or clinical qualifications relevant to prison healthcare

Job description

As lead Pharmacy Technician you will, under the guidance of the Prison Pharmacist and senior management team at HMP Styal, lead the Pharmacy team in the provision of a safe, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to prisoners (hereafter known as service users).

Main duties of the job

This role involves mentoring and developing the skills of the wider pharmacy team by improving patient safety in line with the national strategy for medicines optimisation and pharmacy services. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the in-house dispensary, ensuring efficiency and consistency.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional seeking a new challenge, we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

We aim to become a truly inclusive employer, valuing the personal stories and experiences of our staff.

We welcome applications from all, including those with lived experience, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and CIC, our focus is centered on people—patients, staff, and partners.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualification

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Accredited technician checking qualification
• Higher degree or equivalent experience
• Management or clinical qualifications relevant to prison healthcare

Knowledge

• Medicines optimisation issues
• Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation
• At least 3 years post-qualification experience in community/hospital pharmacy
• Experience working with potentially aggressive individuals
• Experience in challenging and complex situations
• Understanding of diversity in practice
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Understanding of security issues in prison settings
• Substance misuse knowledge
• Experience working with substance misusers/services
• Experience in a prison or similar environment

Skills

• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge, including terminology
• Computer literacy (Word and Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to prepare reports, bulletins, and conduct prescribing audits

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to check for any criminal convictions.