Senior Pharmacy Technician – Technical Specialist in Medicines Management/Administration
Band 5 + Environmental Allowance (£1542 per annum pro‑rota) – 33.75 hours per week
HMP Birmingham are looking for a Medicines Management and Administration Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team.
Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for Pharmacy professionals to work. If you are looking for a role to develop your existing skills and learn something new in an environment that never stands still, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Administration of medications for both physical health and mental health conditions, including opioid substitute therapy and controlled medications.
* Medication history taking and medication reconciliation.
* Medication compliance checks and patient counselling.
* Dispensary and accuracy checking duties.
* Providing advice to patients and referring to relevant clinicians for complex issues and chronic disease specialist services.
* Minor ailment supply services.
* Participating in health promotion.
Qualifications & Requirements
* NVQ Level 3, BTEC in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualifications.
* Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Current APCT.
* Excellent team player who is flexible and has the tenacity to see tasks through to completion.
* Enthusiastic, motivated and ready for a challenge.
Full training will be provided to upskill and allow you to demonstrate competency in areas of the job description.
All candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit before interview. To arrange a visit or a discussion, please contact Vicky Webster, Head of Pharmacy, on 0121 598 8034.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.
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