MCS is partnering with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to recruit a dedicated, detail-oriented professional to join their Adult Services directorate as a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician. Based initially within Maghaberry Prison, this is a vital role supporting healthcare delivery in a secure environment. This isn't a role for someone who wants a standard retail pharmacy routine. This is for an adaptable pharmacy professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Requirements: Qualifications: BTEC and NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services (or an equivalent recognised qualification). Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Student Pharmacy Technician (or equivalent) for at least 14 hours per week. Mobility: A current full driving licence valid for use in the UK and access to a car upon appointment. Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, basic numeracy, and sound computer literacy. Desirable: Previous experience working within a secure environment is highly beneficial but not essential. Note for Students: Pharmacy Technician students qualifying by August 2026 are welcome to apply! Offers will be made pending confirmation of qualification. Your Responsibilities: Dispensary Services: Dispensing prescriptions using computer systems under pharmacist supervision, monitoring fridge temperatures/logs to maintain the cold chain, and ensuring the safe disposal or reuse of returned medications. Medicines Management: Issuing self-administration medication to patients, providing tailored medication counselling, and regularly monitoring usage to prevent misuse. Clinical Stock Support: Running efficient top-up services for treatment rooms, managing non-stock items, monitoring expiry dates, and processing daily requisitions. Multidisciplinary Liaison: Assisting nursing staff with the administration of Controlled Drugs, maintaining CD registers/cabinets, and updating computerised medical records (EMIS system) with medication concerns. Safety & Compliance: Ensuring the safe and secure storage of medicines in line with legislation and Trust security policies, while fostering a culture of openness and transparency. Why This Role? This role offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career within a specialised field of healthcare. You will work within a supportive team that champions the core HSC values: Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty, and Compassion. The Trust is deeply committed to supporting your ongoing learning and development, ensuring you acquire the core technology and clinical skills needed to maximise your potential. What's on Offer: Competitive Salary: Band 4 | £14.06/h Flexible Working Patterns: A positive work/life balance is highly prioritised Professional Growth: A strong commitment to continuous professional development and eHealth systems training. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Corey Hillis on. You must have eligibility to work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to undertake Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles: All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Skills: Pharm Tech Pharmacy Technician
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