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Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge? Working in prison healthcare offers the opportunity to support safe and effective medication management in a secure environment.

Main Duties of the Job

Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision 

• Manage stock control and maintain accurate records 
• Assist with audits and compliance checks 
• Support medication administration processes 

Work collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

Working for Our Organisation

The Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health plays a crucial role in positively impacting the lives of individuals within secure environments, sexual health services and short-term holding facilities.

We offer an array of opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience.

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Person Specification

Education and Training – Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent 
• GPhC registration 

Knowledge and Experience – Essential 

• Experience in dispensing and stock management 
• Understanding of medicines legislation and governance 

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent organisational skills 
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and pharmacy systems) 

Personal Qualities 

• Professional attitude 
• Positive approach to change 
• Non-judgemental and respectful 

Applicant Requirements 

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.