Job summary
Join our dedicated team providing vital healthcare services within a prison environment. We are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their well-being through access to proper pharmaceutical services. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Dispenser to join our healthcare team in a challenging yet rewarding prison setting. As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in the dispensing and management of medications for inmates within the facility. Secure environments are varied yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing pharmacy skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you. You will be working 40 hours a week, 07:30-16:30, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. If you would like more information please contact: Recruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on 07884 659608 or louise.ledward@hcrgcaregroup.com. Hiring manager: Jignesh Chavda jignesh.chavda@hcrgcaregroup.com.

Main duties of the job
Join our dedicated team providing vital healthcare services within a prison environment. We are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their well-being through access to proper pharmaceutical services. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Dispenser to join our healthcare team in a challenging yet rewarding setting. As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in the dispensing and management of medications for inmates. Secure environments are varied yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing pharmacy skills and learn something new in an environment that never stands still, this could be the opportunity for you. You will be working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Main responsibilities include processing prescriptions, checking medicines against prescriptions, managing stock, answering phone inquiries, monitoring controlled drug stocks, sorting unwanted medications, collecting orders, and working on the substance misuse wing.

About us
HCRG Care Group is a leading provider of essential healthcare services in diverse and challenging environments. Our mission is to deliver high-quality medical care to ensure the well-being of individuals, including those in secure settings. At HCRG Care Group, we embrace innovation and seek to transform health and care services, making a positive impact on people's lives. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to provide comprehensive support and ensure access to proper healthcare services. We are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic working environment, encouraging continuous professional development and valuing every member of our team. By joining HCRG Care Group, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation where your contributions can lead to meaningful change in the lives of those we serve. We pride ourselves on offering excellent opportunities for career growth, backed by a supportive team and resources dedicated to employee well-being.

Job responsibilities
Join our dedicated team providing vital healthcare services within a prison environment. We are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their well-being through access to proper pharmaceutical services.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Dispenser to join our healthcare team in a challenging yet rewarding prison setting. As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in the dispensing and management of medications for inmates within the facility.

Secure environments are varied yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing pharmacy skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

You will be working 40 hours a week, 07:30-16:30, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week),

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

If you would like more information please contact:
Recruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on 07884 659608 or louise.ledward@hcrgcaregroup.com
Hiring manager: Jignesh Chavda jignesh.chavda@hcrgcaregroup.com

Main Responsibilities:

• You must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent and have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GP's, Psychiatrist and Prescribing nurses, Pharmacists, Dentist where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme and follow SOPs;
• Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the Clinical pharmacist, Pharmacy manager, Lead pharmacy technicians, Pharmacy technicians and authorising doctor or duty doctor;
• Collect all due prescription from the Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians.
• Get GP to sign the Controlled drug prescriptions prior to labelling and dispensing. If in doubt with the process, always check with the Pharmacist and team leader.
• Manage ordering stock, stock control daily, date checking and organise dispensary to ensure dispensary runs smooth and keep it neat and tidy.
• Answering and dealing with dispensary phone enquiries
• Monitoring stock level of controlled drugs and liaise with Clinical Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacy technician and Pharmacy Manager.
• Sorting and disposing of unwanted/returned medication.
• Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the Dispensary as directed by the Pharmacy Manager, Team leader, Pharmacy technicians, Lead Pharmacist.
• You will collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return. You will participate in dispensing of prescriptions.
• You will be required to work on the substance misuse wing to administer medications to the patient under the supervision of Pharmacy technicians.
• You will transfer medications between the wings, at reception and assist pharmacy technicians when needed.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate:
Qualifications
Essential
We are looking for positive and approachable people who can utilise their Level 2 or Dispenser qualification to enrich peoples lives. An adaptable and flexible mentality will be key, as well as a desire to embed newly acquired knowledge and skills. To be successful in this role you must possess excellent relationship building skills, have an approachable and ambitious personality, as well as the ability to motivate and nurture those around you.

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.

Package Description:
You will feel valued as a Pharmacy Dispenser within HMP Chelmsford, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £26118.40 salary (FTE) + secure your financial future with our group pension scheme
• Enjoy a well-deserved break with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company Policy Sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Life Assurance
• My Reward Hub: Gain access to exclusive perks, including funding for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to support your health and well-being.
• Free Independent Mortgage Advice: Navigate your way to homeownership with our expert mortgage guidance.
• Fertility Benefits: Access resources to support your fertility journey, emphasizing your holistic well-being.
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced innovation funding each year

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification is required. Candidates should also have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, along with excellent relationship building skills.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: HCRG Care Group
Address: HCRG Care Group, Chelmsford, CM2 6LQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, HCRG Care Group, ask.hr@hcrgcaregroup.com

Details
Date posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £26,118.40 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1556526084
Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Chelmsford, CM2 6LQ, United Kingdom

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