Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician – HMP Birmingham
Band 5
Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Environmental Allowance Payment £1542.00 per annum pro rota Hours
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week (7:30 am/8:30 am starts on a rota basis) Job ref 436-8183526
Site HMP Birmingham Town Birmingham Salary £32,073 – £39,043 Environmental allowance £1542 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/08/2026 23:59 Interview date 15/09/2026
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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)
Person specification
- 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
- medication Administration
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note – if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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