About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Oakwood, a category C prison located in Wolverhampton.
HMP Oakwood is one of the largest prisons in the UK, housing over 1,500 men.
The Pharmacy Team consists of 10 Pharmacy Techs and 2 Pharmacy Assistants.
There are 3 main houseblocks with two dispensaries each and three smaller units with one dispensary each.
The site offers:
* Free Parking
* Gym Access
* Development and Training opportunities
* Various shift patterns
Hours
This role is permanent, based on 19 hours per week, covering weekends only.
* Sat - 7.30am - 5.30pm - 9.5hrs
* Sun - 7.30am - 5.30pm - 9.5hrs
Salary
This position is part-time, with an annual salary of £31,650 FTE. The pro-rata salary is £16,036.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Additional Requirements
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
* Providing high-quality, patient-centered care, listening to and acting on patient feedback to ensure personalized care.
* Maintaining a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient records are up-to-date and SOPs are followed.
* Delivering non-judgmental care within professional standards, including timely medicine administration and analyzing prescribing costs.
* Working as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to make a real difference.
Career Development
We offer a wide range of internal and external development opportunities to grow your skills and experience.
Additional Benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support for professional growth and development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support
What we look for in you
We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, making a real difference across prisons and detention centers. We value caring, compassionate, driven professionals committed to fair and inclusive healthcare.
* NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Up-to-date CPD
* Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently following policies and procedures
Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is preferred but not essential.
Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you're eager to develop your healthcare skills in a dynamic environment, this could be the right role for you.
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