Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role at HMP Lewes to join our team. HMP Lewes is a category B male prison. Lewes prison is based near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away. This site features both a pharmacy and a dispenser, supported by a highly skilled and cohesive team of six. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to expand the team by adding 6 more technicians, creating a group of 12. The site provides excellent opportunities for L&D, as well as career advancement through ACPT training. If you wish to check the prison out, the department would be more than happy for you to visit and see for yourself! Please see a few examples of what you would be involved in as a Pharmacy Technician.
https://practiceplusgroup.com/recruitment-case-studies/?filter-case-study-category=pharmacists&filter-sort=DESC A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician in prisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFjbu64fTBg Hours
Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:30 (-30min break)
Friday 07:30-17:00 (-30min break)
Saturday and Sunday 08:00-17:00 (-30min break)
Salary
This position is at a bank rate of 21 an hour.
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) to be considered for this role. You will also have relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
Interested in professional development?
We have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career, which include both internal and external options for development and learning and access to our apprenticeship schemes.
How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Youll receive an annual salary up to 21.18 an hour FTE - depending on experience.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
21 an hour Paying up to 21 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
1 days
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
10519-18
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role at HMP Lewes to join our team. HMP Lewes is a category B male prison. Lewes prison is based near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away. This site features both a pharmacy and a dispenser, supported by a highly skilled and cohesive team of six. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to expand the team by adding 6 more technicians, creating a group of 12. The site provides excellent opportunities for L&D, as well as career advancement through ACPT training. If you wish to check the prison out, the department would be more than happy for you to visit and see for yourself! Please see a few examples of what you would be involved in as a Pharmacy Technician.
https://practiceplusgroup.com/recruitment-case-studies/?filter-case-study-category=pharmacists&filter-sort=DESC A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician in prisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFjbu64fTBg Hours
Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:30 (-30min break)
Friday 07:30-17:00 (-30min break)
Saturday and Sunday 08:00-17:00 (-30min break)
Salary
This position is at a bank rate of 21 an hour.
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role at HMP Lewes to join our team. HMP Lewes is a category B male prison. Lewes prison is based near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away. This site features both a pharmacy and a dispenser, supported by a highly skilled and cohesive team of six. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to expand the team by adding 6 more technicians, creating a group of 12. The site provides excellent opportunities for L&D, as well as career advancement through ACPT training. If you wish to check the prison out, the department would be more than happy for you to visit and see for yourself! Please see a few examples of what you would be involved in as a Pharmacy Technician.
https://practiceplusgroup.com/recruitment-case-studies/?filter-case-study-category=pharmacists&filter-sort=DESC A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician in prisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFjbu64fTBg Hours
Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:30 (-30min break)
Friday 07:30-17:00 (-30min break)
Saturday and Sunday 08:00-17:00 (-30min break)
Salary
This position is at a bank rate of 21 an hour.
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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