Job Description

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About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Due to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Brixton in London.



Since April 2025, HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.



You will be a key member of our team as the sole Pharmacy Assistant, working alongside a team of 10 Pharmacy Technicians and 2 Pharmacists.

Hours

37.5 hours per week (full time)



0830 - 1700 Monday to Friday only. Bank hours are also available.

Salary

24,169 - 29,029 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

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What you'll be doing

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 doesn't stop there... we also offer

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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
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What we'll look for in you

Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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/equivalent or working towards 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 you're 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.