HCRG Care Group

Bank Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable BankPharmacy Technicianto join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.

Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technician

Main duties of the job

  • he post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients.
  • They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison.
  • The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.
  • The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
  • Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.
  • Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.
  • Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide
  • Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.71 to £18.71 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/13082/16135

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 6JT


Job description

Job responsibilities

<p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">As a Bank <strong style="font-weight:700;">Pharmacy Technician</strong> youll be working as part of the HCRG Care Group Team in our HMP Chelmsford Prison Pharmacy service. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">,</strong> at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:</p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">£18.71 an hour </strong></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!</strong> Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Request a Duty </strong> Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Wagestream </strong>- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Working in an environment focused on the <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">highest clinical and quality standards</strong></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Opportunities</strong> to work in <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">different areas and various different services </strong>to gain new knowledge and experience</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Access to our <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Strive for Better networks</strong>, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Access to our <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">free well-being service</strong> available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Free statutory and mandatory training</strong>, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">continuing your professional development</strong></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Innovative forward-thinking culture</strong> with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Rewarding and supportive teams</strong>, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission</li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment</li></ul>

Job description

Job responsibilities

<p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">As a Bank <strong style="font-weight:700;">Pharmacy Technician</strong> youll be working as part of the HCRG Care Group Team in our HMP Chelmsford Prison Pharmacy service. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">,</strong> at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:</p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">£18.71 an hour </strong></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!</strong> Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Request a Duty </strong> Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Wagestream </strong>- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Working in an environment focused on the <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">highest clinical and quality standards</strong></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Opportunities</strong> to work in <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">different areas and various different services </strong>to gain new knowledge and experience</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Access to our <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Strive for Better networks</strong>, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Access to our <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">free well-being service</strong> available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Free statutory and mandatory training</strong>, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">continuing your professional development</strong></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Innovative forward-thinking culture</strong> with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Rewarding and supportive teams</strong>, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission</li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment</li></ul>

Person Specification

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 6JT


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 6JT


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Recruitment Team

careers@hcrgcaregroup.com

03002471122

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.71 to £18.71 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/13082/16135

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 6JT


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