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Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 10 December 2025

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Job summary

Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to make a real difference in how medicines are managed and used within a prison setting? Were looking for a motivated and skilled Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support on pharmaceutical matters and those pertaining to medicines management to the IOM Prison Healthcare service. The post holder will work alongside the Band 6 Lead pharmacy technician for the prison and the nursing and medical teams working within prison healthcare, including DAT and psychiatry clinicians.

Main duties of the job

This will involve significant liaison with GP Surgeries, community pharmacies and prison personnel. There are opportunities to improve the care of prison clients in supporting medication reviews, multi-disciplinary team meetings and clinical governance meetings, and a key part of the role will be management of the prison dispensary and medication administration rounds at the prison.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,423 to £45,738 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022652

Job locations

Isle of Man Prison

Jurby

Isle of Man

IM7 3JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £1,000 based on receipts is available for this role. This role also qualifies for a pro-rated recruitment incentive of up to £3,000, payable in the 1st month of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £1,000 based on receipts is available for this role. This role also qualifies for a pro-rated recruitment incentive of up to £3,000, payable in the 1st month of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge from BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification
  • Registered as a Practising Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Certified as an Accredited Checking Technician, or willingness to work toward this
  • Post-registration qualifications: management/leadership certificates, clinical certificates or diploma or willing to work towards
  • Satisfactory Police Check
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge from BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification
  • Registered as a Practising Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Certified as an Accredited Checking Technician, or willingness to work toward this
  • Post-registration qualifications: management/leadership certificates, clinical certificates or diploma or willing to work towards
  • Satisfactory Police Check

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

Manx Care

Address

Isle of Man Prison

Jurby

Isle of Man

IM7 3JP


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Isle of Man Prison

Jurby

Isle of Man

IM7 3JP


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmaceutical Adviser

Maria Bell

maria.bell@gov.im

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,423 to £45,738 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022652

Job locations

Isle of Man Prison

Jurby

Isle of Man

IM7 3JP


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