About this role
Job summary
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.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
GPhC registration Good communication skills Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne Prison or Secured Services experience
Security Vetting Essential
The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Essential Essential
Good Communincation skills Knowledge of Role and centre
Desirable
Experience in a secure setting Evidence of MDT working
desirable Essential
Active membership good communication
Desirable
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.
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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address HMP Lowdham Grange
Old Epperstone Road, Lowdham
Nottingham
NG14 7DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)