Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Garth
HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.
The Pharmacy Technician will work mainly medicines management and wing based medicines administration. The pharmacy team are based within the healthcare department however the majority of work will be wing based.
Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours over 4 days
• 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekend work will be starting in the near future which will be around 1 / 4 weekends

Salary:
You will receive an annual salary of between 33,232 - 40,211 per annum 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 Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

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
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.

• 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
• 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.
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
18 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
33,232 to 40,211 a year Paying up to 33,232 - 40,211 - Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
12737-1
Job locations
Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR268NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Garth
HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.
The Pharmacy Technician will work mainly medicines management and wing based medicines administration. The pharmacy team are based within the healthcare department however the majority of work will be wing based.
Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours over 4 days
• 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekend work will be starting in the near future which will be around 1 / 4 weekends

Salary:
You will receive an annual salary of between 33,232 - 40,211 per annum 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 Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Garth
HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.
The Pharmacy Technician will work mainly medicines management and wing based medicines administration. The pharmacy team are based within the healthcare department however the majority of work will be wing based.
Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours over 4 days
• 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekend work will be starting in the near future which will be around 1 / 4 weekends

Salary:
You will receive an annual salary of between 33,232 - 40,211 per annum 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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