Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Bullingdon, a category B Prison located in Oxfordshire. HMP Bullingdon is a busy male prison with a capacity for around 1100 inmates. We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy team with dispensing, labelling, date checking, supporting colleagues with queries, stock checking etc. This would be a patient facing role on occasions.
Hours
Monday to Friday
0830 to 1630
No weekends, no bank holidays
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 29,723 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
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
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
As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us
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 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
25,557 to 29,723 a year Paying up to 29723 - Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13712
Job locations
Patrick Haugh Rd
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 1PZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Bullingdon, a category B Prison located in Oxfordshire. HMP Bullingdon is a busy male prison with a capacity for around 1100 inmates. We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy team with dispensing, labelling, date checking, supporting colleagues with queries, stock checking etc. This would be a patient facing role on occasions.
Hours
Monday to Friday
0830 to 1630
No weekends, no bank holidays
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 29,723 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
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
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 Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Bullingdon, a category B Prison located in Oxfordshire. HMP Bullingdon is a busy male prison with a capacity for around 1100 inmates. We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy team with dispensing, labelling, date checking, supporting colleagues with queries, stock checking etc. This would be a patient facing role on occasions.
Hours
Monday to Friday
0830 to 1630
No weekends, no bank holidays
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 29,723 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Experience
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Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria
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Desirable

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Skills Required