Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 12 June 2026
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team at HMP Lowdham Grange. This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure environment, delivering high-quality medicines management services to a diverse resident population.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective administration of medication, supporting both residents and nursing staff with expert advice and guidance. You will play a central role in medicines reconciliation, prescription checking, and stock management, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and national guidelines.
This role requires a proactive and compassionate individual who can work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on patient safety, communication, and service improvement.
Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a daily medicines management service, including administering medication and offering advice on drug‑related queries.
- Support nursing staff with medication queries and prescription checks.
- Perform medicines reconciliation for new admissions to the centre.
- Manage medication stock, including checking, ordering, and removing unwanted items in line with policy.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date resident medication records using electronic systems.
- Offer advice to residents on medication compliance, minor ailments, and prescribed treatments.
- Plan and conduct medicines management checks for in‑possession medication.
Person Specification
- GPhC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Prison or Secured Services experience
Security Vetting
- The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
- Knowledge of Role and centre
- Experience in a secure setting
- Evidence of MDT working
- Active membership
- Good communication
- Experience of clinical governance
- Motivated and able to work alone
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.
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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