Job Summary
Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to make a real difference in how medicines are managed and used within a prison setting? We are looking for a motivated and skilled Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support on pharmaceutical matters and those pertaining to medicines management to the IOM Prison Healthcare service. The post holder will work alongside the Band 6 Lead pharmacy technician for the prison and the nursing and medical teams working within prison healthcare, including DAT and psychiatry clinicians.
Main Duties
This role involves significant liaison with GP Surgeries, community pharmacies and prison personnel. You will participate in medication reviews, multi‑disciplinary team meetings and clinical governance meetings, and will play a key part in the management of the prison dispensary and medication administration rounds at the prison.
About Us
Manx Care on the Isle of Man provides a distinct healthcare system similar to but separate from the UK NHS. We offer extensive opportunities for professional learning and CPD through our well‑resourced education and training centre. Employees can enjoy free on‑site car parking, a generous relocation package for most roles, and a range of benefits that support high performance and well‑being.
Details
* Date posted: 12 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 5
* Salary: £36,423 to £45,738 a year
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 11 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: MCX-022652
* Job locations: Isle of Man Prison, Jurby, Isle of Man, IM7 3JP
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Benefits
* Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
* A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.
* Subject to eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
* Free on‑site car parking.
* Our on‑site education and training centre comprises a lecture theatre, well‑stocked medical library, training facilities and a state‑of‑the‑art simulation lab operated by trained simulation practitioners.
* Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
* Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign‑posting on a wide range of issues.
* Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non‑Island residents.
* A relocation package of up to £1 000 based on receipts and a pro‑rated recruitment incentive of up to £3 000 payable in the first month of employment.
Person Specification
* BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge from BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification.
* Registered as a Practising Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Certified as an Accredited Checking Technician, or willingness to work toward this.
* Post‑registration qualifications: management/leadership certificates, clinical certificates or diploma or willing to work towards.
* Satisfactory Police Check.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Manx Care
Address: Isle of Man Prison, Jurby, Isle of Man, IM7 3JP
Website: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
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