Practice Plus Group
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician – HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay
About the Role
Make a Difference to Every Life
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Practice Plus Group as a Pharmacy Technician at HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay, a Category D Prison in Hollesley, Suffolk.
You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting your growth and success.
Key Details
- Hourly Contract: 37.5 hours per week
- Rotating shifts: 07:00–15:00, 08:15–16:15, or 07:00–17:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Salary Range: £29,264–£33,510 per annum (depending on experience)
How We Support You
We invest in our staff with:
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework for continuous development
- Regional and national career opportunities
- Access to our Learning Management System (LMS) to tailor your learning
- Ongoing support from your team
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of the role, all candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK, and offers are subject to additional security vetting.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Pharmacy Technician, your role will include:
- Maintaining accurate and compliant patient medical records
- Administering medicines safely and efficiently
- Developing cost-effective prescribing solutions in alignment with our health-in-justice medicines policy
- Supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams with pharmaceutical expertise
- Demonstrating empathy when communicating complex, sensitive, or medical information
- Educating colleagues on medicines optimisation, drug regimes, and healthcare legislation
- Working collaboratively to improve patient outcomes and enhance work satisfaction
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Career Development
We provide internal and external training opportunities so you can: ✅ Grow within the organisation ✅ specialise in new areas ✅ achieve professional qualifications
More Benefits
Beyond career opportunities, we offer:
- An employee discount programme with shop and leisure partners
- Funding for professional development to support your growth
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline for wellbeing and financial guidance
What We Look For In You
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group works across 53 prisons, youth offender institutions, and immigration removal centres, ensuring 40,000+ patients receive expert NHS care—regardless of background.
Our mission is to unlock your best work life, grounded in these core values:
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- Treat patients and colleagues with respect and dignity
- Act with integrity in everything we do
- Embrace diversity and inclusion
- Strive to improve together
We seek compassionate yet driven professionals who share our vision: a fair, inclusive healthcare system that meets everyone’s needs.
Essential Requirements
✔ NVQ Level 3, BTEC Diploma, or an equivalent qualification in pharmacy fields ✔ Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) ✔ Post-qualification experience in a pharmacy setting, preferably working in multi-disciplinary teams ✔ Ability to work independently and follow policies/standards
Experience (Preferred but Not Essential)
🔹 Time in a hospital, community, or prison healthcare environment
Why Choose This Role?
If you thrive in dynamic, secure environments, where each day brings new challenges and meaningful advancements, this could be your ideal career move.
You’ll grow as a professional while making a lasting impact on care for vulnerable individuals.
📢 Applicants must submit a CV and covering letter outlining why they’re motivated to work in ** secure healthcare settings**.**
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