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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 3212, Pharmaceutical technicians. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to work at HMP Lowdham Grange as part of the Pharmacy team. We provide an integrated healthcare model working closely with primary care, the mental health, substance misuse and G.Ps to deliver a healthcare service to the residents of HMP Lowdham Grange.

We are seeking to appoint a pharmacy technician with a wide range of experience to lead our pharmacy team, the successful candidates will demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of local/national pharmacy procedures.

HMP Lowdham Grange, is a Category B mens prison located in Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, England. Lowdham Grange Prison has a capacity to house approximately 924 individuals.

We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidate will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training so contact us if you are interested in coming to visit.

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

The post holder will work as an active member of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality pharmaceutical service, which includes physical health, mental health and substance misuse medications to patients within HMP Lowdham Grange. The service will reflect National and Local Policies and Priorities, taking into account the level of security that must be maintained at all times.

The successful candidates will have responsibility for completing accurate medicines reconciliations, the safe and timely administration of medication and general responsibilities relating to medicine management, ensuring a complete medicines management service is provided to the patients.

The successful candidate will be innovative, forward thinking, diverse and can work autonomously, you will also need to demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal to lead a team of Pharmacy Technicians and contribute into the Senior management team within Healthcare.

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.

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH513-HMPLG

Job locations

HMP Lowdham Grange

Old Epperstone Road

Lowdham

NG14 7DA

United Kingdom

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

Education

Essential

Have NVQ Level 3 or BTEC equivalent
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

Have any additional qualifications/training in a leadership role
Significant years of post qualification experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Have experience in the efficient day to day running of pharmacy services
Capable of undertaking staff supervision/training
Understanding controlled drug governance and audit
Have experience of managing teams and operational processes

Desirable

Have experience in working within a secure environment
Have experience in identifying areas where the medicines management and pharmacy service can be developed
Be fully conversant of developments in local/national pharmacy procedures and assist the pharmacy provider in regular review and development of these
Ability to use SystmOne and other NHS systems

Security Vetting

Essential

The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Behaviours & Values

Essential

Demonstrate leadership and influence
Manage competing priorities
Use professional judgement and accountability

Desirable

Resilience in secured settings

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.