Pharmacy Technician in Knowsley

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country with a capacity of 1,164 males. The Pharmacy Technician role is based primarily in the prison wings within the treatment rooms and holding clinics. It offers a dynamic and varied environment where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding, patient‑centred care, listening to and acting on patient feedback to personalise care.
• Deliver a safe and secure medicines management service, maintaining patient medical records to agreed standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures to a high and orderly standard.
• Administer medicines reliably and analyse cost‑effective prescribing in line with the Health in Justice medicines policy.
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Support professional development through internal and external learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level3 or above, BTEC, or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Up‑to‑date with continual professional development (CPD).
• Relevant post‑qualification pharmacy experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures.
• Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support for career growth and ongoing professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

Compensation

Full‑time position with an annual salary ranging from £34,428 to £41,658 per annum (FTE), depending on experience.