Job Description

A new role within the experienced Pharmacy team at HMP Styal. Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician willing to develop into an Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician. This full time (Mon- Fri) role will involve managing the daily running of the dispensary and staff.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for the daily running of the main dispensary on a daily basis. To report to the Senior Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacists.
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

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 and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
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.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum, dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
847-RM-25-V771
Job locations
HMP STYAL
Styal road
Wilmslow
SK9 4HR
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Dispensing/ checking medications
-Stock Supply
-Running the dispensary
-Audits and reports
-In possession Clinic
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Dispensing/ checking medications
-Stock Supply
-Running the dispensary
-Audits and reports
-In possession Clinic
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Professional registration with GPhC (or competent to complete)

Desirable

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge
Essential

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.
• Experience of supervising a technical pharmacy area or service.
• Experience of change optimisation.
• Experience of participating in clinical research or undertaking clinical audit
• Familiar with utilising prescribing data. Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues

Desirable

• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting.

Person Specification
Education and training
Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Professional registration with GPhC (or competent to complete)

Desirable

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge
Essential

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy.
• Experience of supervising a technical pharmacy area or service.
• Experience of change optimisation.
• Experience of participating in clinical research or undertaking clinical audit
• Familiar with utilising prescribing data. Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues

Desirable

• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting.

Skills Required