Job Description

The Pharmacy Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to support us in the delivery of pharmacy services at HMP Forest Bank. This role post is for 19 hours a week. Are you a community/Hospital Pharmacy Assistant looking for a new challenge? if so, this may be the job for you! This is an opportunity to join our committed team working in the pharmacy department to provide a variety of support roles across the establishment. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial with the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to enhance your pharmacy skills, we can offer a wide range of training and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high quality prison pharmaceutical service, taking into consideration, at all times, the need to maintain a high level of security. The post holder will be an integral member of the Pharmacy Team, who form part of the wider healthcare. You will be required to support the delivery of Pharmacy Services which will include supply of medication, supervision of administration of medication to prisoners, and providing NHS services to prisoners within your competency.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
847-RM-25-V760
Job locations
HMP Forest Bank
Agecroft Road
Salford
M27 8FB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 2 certificate in pharmacy service skills (or equivalent Pharmacy experience)
• 2 Years + Experience of working in Community/Hospital pharmacy

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent experience)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medicines management issues.
• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 2 certificate in pharmacy service skills (or equivalent Pharmacy experience)
• 2 Years + Experience of working in Community/Hospital pharmacy

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent experience)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medicines management issues.
• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting.

Skills Required