Pharmacy Technician; Part Time- HMP

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role supports the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure environment, manages medication administration, and contributes to the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services. Working pattern: 20 hours per week, on a rolling eight-week schedule. The pattern will vary weekly and include weekend coverage.

A part‑time option may also be considered. Please follow the link for insight into a day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-technician

• Work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team, providing healthcare services including medication administration to patients.
• Assist in delivering a high-quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management to help tackle identified inequalities within the prison.
• Provide pharmacy‑related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring advice is appropriate to need.
• Operate autonomously within the scope of competency while supporting and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support across residential wings, advising patients on the correct use of medication where appropriate.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records (written and electronic).
• Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse, distress, or risk of self-harm or harm to others.
• Communicate effectively with team members, prison staff and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified.
• Use and promote familiarity with the security systems within the prison.
• Undertake duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health.

• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
• All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team within a fast-paced environment

• Experience in a Prison environment
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension.
• Receive a competitive salary enhancement for weekend and night shifts.
• Membership of My Reward Hub with discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers.
• Access to wages as you earn them to help cover emergencies and avoid overdraft fees.
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including resources for healthy living, post-trauma support, debt and life management help, and career coaching.
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our Learning Enterprise.
• Open, just culture encouraging ideas to improve delivery of health and care, backed by innovation funding.
• Commitment to high clinical and quality standards, with many services rated by the Care Quality Commission as good or outstanding.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. Safeguarding and safer recruitment practices apply to all staff working with vulnerable groups.