Bank Prison Services Pharmacy Technician - HMP Portland in Portland DT5 1DL inPortland DT5 1DL PUBLISHED THU 25 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust rGNKMGB5
Job description
Flexible bank shifts ideal for carers balancing family and work
Band 5 pay of £33,487 pa (pro‑rata) within the NHS pay framework
Strong training and progression — support for accredited checking roles
Work with Oxleas, a large NHS prison‑health provider trusted across the South West
Meaningful frontline role supporting patient rehabilitation and wellbeing
Local post at HMP Portland (DT5) with varied clinical and dispensary duties
Become a Bank Prison Services Pharmacy Technician with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust at HMP Portland (DT5 1DL). This Band 5, bank role (salary £33,487 pa pro‑rata) offers flexible shifts within Oxleas’s growing South West prison portfolio. You’ll work under the prison pharmacist to dispense and administer medicines, supervise dispensary assistants, perform medicines reconciliation on admission, manage stock and expiry checks, and support medicines optimisation and SOPs across clinics and wings. The post requires GPhC registration, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), a DBS check and willingness to undertake National Security Vetting, plus proof of right to work and five‑year address history where applicable.
This role suits experienced pharmacy technicians who want variety, responsibility and real impact on rehabilitation and public health. Oxleas is a large NHS employer offering supportive teams, training and clear progression routes (including accredited checking duties). If you’re a carer or someone needing flexible hours, bank work can fit around family life while giving meaningful, NHS‑level experience. Apply confidently via jobsincare.com — click the "Apply Now" button to begin your application and view full job details and required pre‑employment checks.
This role suits experienced pharmacy technicians who want variety, responsibility and real impact on rehabilitation and public health. Oxleas is a large NHS employer offering supportive teams, training and clear progression routes (including accredited checking duties). If you’re a carer or someone needing flexible hours, bank work can fit around family life while giving meaningful, NHS‑level experience. Apply confidently via jobsincare.com — click the "Apply Now" button to begin your application and view full job details and required pre‑employment checks.
Flexible bank shifts ideal for carers balancing family and work
Band 5 pay of £33,487 pa (pro‑rata) within the NHS pay framework
Strong training and progression — support for accredited checking roles
Work with Oxleas, a large NHS prison‑health provider trusted across the South West
Meaningful frontline role supporting patient rehabilitation and wellbeing
Local post at HMP Portland (DT5) with varied clinical and dispensary duties
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Flexible bank shifts ideal for carers balancing family and work; Band 5 pay of £33,487 pa (pro‑rata) within the NHS pay framework; Strong training and progression — support for accredited checking roles; Work with Oxleas, a large NHS prison‑health provider trusted across the South West; Meaningful frontline role supporting patient rehabilitation and wellbeing; Local post at HMP Portland (DT5) with varied clinical and dispensary duties
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