Pharmacy Technician - HMP Buckley

Job summary
Are you a HCPC Registered Pharmacy Technician seeking a role that truly makes a difference? We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our primary care service - where every day brings new challenges and rewards in equal measure.

Why choose us?

• Outstanding reputation - CQC-praised for innovative care and strong leadership
• Excellent benefits - NHS pension, competitive salary, enhanced weekend/night rates
• Job security - stable, long-term career opportunities
• Career development - comprehensive development strategy for all clinical staff
• Supportive environment - work alongside a committed, collaborative team

This is pharmacy with purpose - a dynamic role where you'll lead medication services, develop your clinical skills, and shape safe, effective pharmaceutical care in a unique and rewarding setting.

See below for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Main duties of the job
Your Role: Pharmacy Technician
Take the lead in delivering safe, efficient medication services in our busy Category C prison where your expertise truly counts.

What you'll do:

• Lead medication administration - oversee daily medication points, ensuring patients receive their medications safely and collect prescriptions efficiently
• Manage pharmaceutical processes - maintain optimal stock levels, organize prescription workflows, and ensure environments meet IPC and RPS standards
• Controlled drugs management - work alongside the registered pharmacist to lead on all controlled drugs processes and compliance, upholding The Misuse of Drugs Act.
• Deliver clinical services - run pharmacy-led clinics including medication reconciliation screenings, medication risk assessments, and compliance checks
• Expand your clinical skills - receive additional training to deliver immunizations and vaccinations clinics
• Drive quality improvement - contribute to MDTs on medication-related issues and guide colleagues on safer, more effective medication management practices

This is more than dispensing - it's a leadership role where alongside the primary care team you'll shape services, mentor others, and continuously develop your professional expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Ready to lead and make a difference?

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
• Time for you day (additional day off)
• 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: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 847-RM-26-V906
Job locations: HMP Buckley Hall, 68 Hornby Road, Rochdale, OL12 9DP, United Kingdom

Job description
Please note you must have right to work in the UK and have been a UK resident for the past 3 years. Please see job description attached

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Appropriate accredited technician checking qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues
• Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Has a good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environment

Experience
Essential

• At least 1 year post-qualification experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working within challenging and complex situations

Desirable

• Experience of working with substance misusers/services
• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting

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.

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: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address: HMP Buckley Hall, 68 Hornby Road, Rochdale, OL12 9DP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Primary Care Team Manager: Lucy Doherty
Email: lucy.doherty@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk