Practice Plus Group
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
About the Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE — MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Dovegate, a category B prison located in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
In this role, you will provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients while maintaining efficiency and quality.
Hours
- Monday–Sunday service: 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday: 6:45 AM – 6.15 PM
- Weekends: 7:45 AM – 6.15 PM
- 1 weekend in 4
- 4-week rolling rota
Salary
£29,264 – £33,510 per annum (dependent on experience)
How We’ll Support You
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System to support your professional growth
- Support from your wider Pharmacy Team
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, and eligible roles will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will focus on:
- Providing outstanding patient-centred care, listening to and acting on patient feedback to ensure healthcare is personalised and meets their needs.
- Delivering a safe and secure medicines management service, maintaining accurate patient medical records, and strictly following standard operating procedures.
- Offering non-judgemental care—ranging from medicines administration to cost-effective prescribing, aligned with our unique Health in Justice medicines policy.
- Working as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, helping to create positive health outcomes.
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What You’ll Stand to Gain
Beyond the role itself, we offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Ongoing support and professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
What We’ll Look For in You
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group delivers NHS services across 53 prisons, young offenders’, and immigration removal centres, committed to ensuring everyone receives fair and inclusive healthcare.
Practice Plus Group’s mission: Unlock your best work life
Our core values guide how we operate:
- Treat patients and team members with care and respect
- Act with integrity
- Embrace diversity
- Strive to improve together
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We seek compassionate, caring, and motivated professionals to help us achieve our goal of fair and inclusive healthcare access—no matter the environment.
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent qualification
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Up-to-date Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- Post-qualification pharmacy experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while adhering to policy and procedures
Ideal Candidates (but not essential)
- Experience in a hospital, community, or prison healthcare setting
Why This Opportunity Could Be Right For You
Secure environments are among the most challenging yet rewarding placements for healthcare professionals. If you thrive in dynamic settings where every day brings new learning opportunities, and you want to advance your healthcare skills, then this position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally and make a real difference.
If you’re passionate about ensuring access to quality healthcare in secure settings, let’s unlock your best work life together.
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