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About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Garth, a Category B male prison in Leyland. The prison houses around 1,500 men with a variety of health needs, and you will be integral to providing exceptional care.
Hours
Full‑time, 37.5 hrs per week, 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday.
Salary
£25,557 – £29,723 per annum, depending on experience.
Support We Provide
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Bespoke Learning Management System
* Support from the wider team
Responsibilities
* Act as medication second checker (including controlled drugs)
* Assist with medication and stock management
* Ordering and receiving medication
* Support the Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Manager, and wider healthcare team
* Label and dispense medications, prepare prescriptions
* Contribute to services such as medicine reconciliation, managing stock and transporting medicines
* Ensure a safe and secure medicines management service following policies, procedures and SOPs
Qualifications & Requirements
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing
* Knowledge of medications
* Experience in a pharmacy environment (community, hospital or secure setting)
* Experience in a patient/customer facing role
* Non‑judgmental and compassionate approach
* Legal right to work in the UK; additional vetting and security checks required
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
* Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow and professional development
* Excellent long‑term career prospects
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
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