Job summary
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Technical Specialist in Medicines Management/Administration)

Band 5 + Environmental Allowance (£1542 per annum pro-rota) -37.5 hours per week

HMP Birmingham are looking for a Medicines Management and Administration Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team.

Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for Pharmacy professionals to work., so if you are looking for a role to develop your existing skills and learn something new in an environment that never stands still, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job
You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to be considered for this role and hold a current APCT.

A typical day will consist of

• Administration of medications for both physical health and mental health conditions, including opioid substitute therapy and controlled medications.
• Medication history taking and medication reconciliation.
• Medication compliance checks and patient counselling.
• Dispensary and Accuracy checking duties.
• Providing advice to patients and referring to relevant clinicians for complex issues and chronic disease specialist services.
• Minor ailment supply services.
• Participating in health promotion.

The post requires an excellent team player who is flexible and has a tenacity to see tasks through to completion. If you are enthusiastic, motivated and ready for a challenge then you are the person we are looking for.

About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details
Date posted
06 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Environmental allowance £1542 per annum, pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time

Reference number
436-8183526

Job locations
HMP Birmingham
Winson Green Road
Birmingham
B18 4AS
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

(Full training will be provided to upskill and allow you to demonstrate competency in areas of the job description)

All candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit before interview, To arrange a visit or arrange a discussion then please contact Vicky Webster, Head of Pharmacy, on 0121 598 8034.

Person Specification
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmacy services or equivalent or qualifying by September 2024
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician or registering by September 2024
• APCT

Desirable

• Prison experience
• medication Administration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address
HMP Birmingham
Winson Green Road
Birmingham
B18 4AS
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Pharmacy
Vicky Webster
victoria.webster13@nhs.net
01215988034

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.