About this role
Job summary Our team based at HMP Lincoln are recruiting for an experienced Pharmacy Technician, to join them in providing high quality professional medicines management advice and support to our services. If you're a motivated and caring individual, who can demonstrate our core values of being professional, determined and compassionate in your approach to work, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job At WithYou, Pharmacy Technicians form the heart of the Medicines Management team. Working as a Pharmacy Technician in a WithYou service is a varied and rewarding role. The successful candidate will have hands-on involvement in all aspects of clinical operations, from harm reduction work (including needle and syringe provision services) to working closely alongside clinicians and community pharmacies to ensure continuity of service to our clients. The role will also include support with clinical incident management and prescription handling and will involve medicating clients daily on the wings with OSTs.
This is a full time and permanent role, working 37.5 hours over 4 days and 1 in 3 weekends. This is in a shift pattern as below. If you have queries on the working hours please contact us at [email protected]:
Day 1 - 13 hours Day 2 - 8.5 hours Day 3 - 8.5 hours Day 4 - 7.5 hours
About us WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities About the Role
Join our team at HMP Lincoln as a Pharmacy Technician.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website
Our team based at HMP Lincoln are recruiting for an experienced Pharmacy Technician, to join them in providing high quality professional medicines management advice and support to our services. If you're a motivated and caring individual, who can demonstrate our core values of being professional, determined and compassionate in your approach to work, we'd love to hear from you.
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
The closing date for applications is 11th August 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they would like to be considered for this role.
Job Opportunity
At WithYou, Pharmacy Technicians form the heart of the Medicines Management team. Working as a Pharmacy Technician in a WithYou service is a varied and rewarding role. The successful candidate will have hands-on involvement in all aspects of clinical operations, from harm reduction work (including needle and syringe provision services) to working closely alongside clinicians and community pharmacies to ensure continuity of service to our clients. The role will also include support with clinical incident management and prescription handling and will involve medicating clients daily on the wings with OSTs.
This is a full time and permanent role, working 37.5 hours over 4 days and 1 in 3 weekends. This is in a shift pattern as below. If you have queries on the working hours please contact us at :
Day 1 - 13 hoursDay 2 - 8.5 hoursDay 3 - 8.5 hoursDay 4 - 7.5 hours
Essential Skills
You will be a compassionate and motivated Pharmacy Technician, registered with the GPhC and holding the NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services BTEC Pharmacy Technician qualification (or equivalent). Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years post qualification experience, although we are open to conversations with all suitably qualified candidates, as full training will be given. Working knowledge of substance misuse would be advantageous.
This is a busy team, with multiple priorities ongoing, so it's important that you are highly organised and able to manage your time effectively. You will have strong problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our service users and colleagues.
About Company
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
DE&I
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou.
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Benefits
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You will be a compassionate and motivated Pharmacy Technician, registered with the GPhC and holding the NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services BTEC Pharmacy Technician qualification (or equivalent). Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years post qualification experience, although we are open to conversations with all suitably qualified candidates, as full training will be given. Working knowledge of substance misuse would be advantageous.
This is a busy team, with multiple priorities ongoing, so it's important that you are highly organised and able to manage your time effectively. You will have strong problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our service users and colleagues.
Experience Essential
You will be a compassionate and motivated Pharmacy Technician, registered with the GPhC and holding the NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services BTEC Pharmacy Technician qualification (or equivalent). Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years post qualification experience, although we are open to conversations with all suitably qualified candidates, as full training will be given. Working knowledge of substance misuse would be advantageous.
This is a busy team, with multiple priorities ongoing, so it's important that you are highly organised and able to manage your time effectively. You will have strong problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our service users and colleagues.
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 We Are With You
Address
Lincoln
LN2 4BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)