Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank 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 and three smaller units with one dispensary.
The site offers
* Free Parking
* Gym Access
* Development and Training opportunities
* Various shift patterns
Bank Hours
* Monday - Sunday shifts
* Weekday and Weekend shifts – 7.30am – 5.30pm
Bank hourly rates
* Weekday – £21.76
* Weekends – £23.61
* Bank Holidays – £28.33
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.
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will
* Provide outstanding quality based patient-centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalized and informed by what matters to them.
* Focus on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
* Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique Health in Justice medicines policy.
* Make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesn't stop there
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Our core values
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* We act with integrity
* We embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
* NVQ Level 3 or above, BTEC or equivalent
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
* Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job details
Date posted: 13 November 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £21.76 to £21.76 an hour (Hourly rate £21.76 per hour)
Contract: Bank
Duration: 12 years
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 13150-1
Job location
Oak Road, Featherstone, West Midlands, WV10 7QD, UK
Employer
Practice Plus Group
Address: Oak Road, Featherstone, West Midlands, WV10 7QD
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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