Pharmacy Technician Band 5 Speciality: Secured Services Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rata [...]
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 2 weeks ago
Main area Secured Services Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Requires weekend working on a rota) Job ref 270-TH130-HMPLG
Site HMP Lowdham Grange Town Nottingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2026 08:00
Job overview We are looking for a motivated and experienced
Pharmacy Technician
to join our healthcare team at HMP Lowdham Grange. This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure environment, delivering high-quality medicines management services to a diverse resident population.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective administration of medication, supporting both residents and nursing staff with expert advice and guidance. You will play a central role in medicines reconciliation, prescription checking, and stock management, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and national guidelines.
This role requires a proactive and compassionate individual who can work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on patient safety, communication, and service improvement.
Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress.
Main duties of the job
Provide a daily medicines management service, including administering medication and offering advice on drug-related queries.
Support nursing staff with medication queries and prescription checks.
Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions to the centre.
Manage medication stock, including checking, ordering, and removing unwanted items in line with policy.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident medication records using electronic systems.
Offer advice to residents on medication compliance, minor ailments, and prescribed treatments.
Plan and conduct medicines management checks for in-possession medication.
Person specification
GPhC registration
Evidence of CPD
Knowledge of SystmOne
Prison or Secured Services experience
Security Vetting
The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Knowledge of Role and centre
Experience in a secure setting
Evidence of MDT working
Active membership
good communication
Experience of clinical governance
Motivated and able to work alone
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Site HMP Lowdham Grange Town Nottingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2026 08:00
Job overview We are looking for a motivated and experienced
Pharmacy Technician
to join our healthcare team at HMP Lowdham Grange. This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure environment, delivering high-quality medicines management services to a diverse resident population.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective administration of medication, supporting both residents and nursing staff with expert advice and guidance. You will play a central role in medicines reconciliation, prescription checking, and stock management, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and national guidelines.
This role requires a proactive and compassionate individual who can work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on patient safety, communication, and service improvement.
Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress.
Main duties of the job
Provide a daily medicines management service, including administering medication and offering advice on drug-related queries.
Support nursing staff with medication queries and prescription checks.
Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions to the centre.
Manage medication stock, including checking, ordering, and removing unwanted items in line with policy.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident medication records using electronic systems.
Offer advice to residents on medication compliance, minor ailments, and prescribed treatments.
Plan and conduct medicines management checks for in-possession medication.
Person specification
GPhC registration
Evidence of CPD
Knowledge of SystmOne
Prison or Secured Services experience
Security Vetting
The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Knowledge of Role and centre
Experience in a secure setting
Evidence of MDT working
Active membership
good communication
Experience of clinical governance
Motivated and able to work alone
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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