Practice Plus Group

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England.

Opportunities for additional training.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working on a rota basis, Monday to Friday 7am-7:30pm (flexible).

Expected to work 1 in 5 weekends

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • You will assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service, taking into consideration, at all times, the need to maintain a high level of security.
  • You will be required to work within the healthcare department and hold direct patient contact, which will be part be of a comprehensive healthcare package, based on the prison services needs.
  • promote safe patient care
  • develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

 

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

  • we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

  • Hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Relevant post-qualification experience working within a pharmacy environment and multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work within a busy environment
  • Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Paying up to £33510- Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

13887

Job locations

Foston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE65 5DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England.

Opportunities for additional training.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working on a rota basis, Monday to Friday 7am-7:30pm (flexible).

Expected to work 1 in 5 weekends

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed category women's Prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England.

Opportunities for additional training.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working on a rota basis, Monday to Friday 7am-7:30pm (flexible).

Expected to work 1 in 5 weekends

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • As seen on job description

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

  • As seen on job description

Desirable

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • As seen on job description

Desirable

  • As seen on job description

Experience

Essential

  • As seen on job description

Desirable

  • As seen on job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • As seen on job description

Desirable

  • As seen on job description

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).

Additional information

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Foston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE65 5DN


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Foston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE65 5DN


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Zayd Fahimuddin

zayd.fahimuddin@practiceplusgroup.com

07974375022

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Paying up to £33510- Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

13887

Job locations

Foston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE65 5DN


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