# Pharmacy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Practice Plus Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant/316b1d4d-3526-4ed0-bdb6-0ad011142f39 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant/316b1d4d-3526-4ed0-bdb6-0ad011142f39.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Practice Plus Group - **Town:** London - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £29,723 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T11:17:11.571Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0314-26-2463?employerCode=E0314 - **Application URL:** https://apply.practiceplushij.com/vacancies/15046/pharmacy-assistant.html ## Job Content ### Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category women's prison. Hours 37.5 hours per week 4 days per week - days to be discussed with the succesful candidate Every other weekend Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £25,557 - £29,723 per annum - 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 Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will - Complete general dispensary duties and stock management - Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service - Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings - Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas - Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return - Second checking of medication 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 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. Qualifications required - NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or relevant expereince - Medicines handing experience desirable not essential - Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent - A non-judgmental and compassionate approach - Excellent communication skills - Good IT skills and IT literacy - Ability to work within a busy environment - Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures ### Details - Date posted: 02 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £29,723 a year £25,557 to £29,723 per annum - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 15046 - Job locations: Eastwood Park, Wotton-under-edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8DB, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category women's prison. Hours 37.5 hours per week 4 days per week - days to be discussed with the succesful candidate Every other weekend Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £25,557 - £29,723 per annum - 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 Details UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category women's prison. Hours 37.5 hours per week 4 days per week - days to be discussed with the succesful candidate Every other weekend Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £25,557 - £29,723 per annum - 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 As a Pharmacy Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will Complete general dispensary duties and stock management Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return Second checking of medication 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 ## Responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category women's prison. Hours 37.5 hours per week 4 days per week - days to be discussed with the succesful candidate Every other weekend Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £25,557 - £29,723 per annum - 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Please refer to job description **Desirable** - Please refer to job description ### Qualifications **Essential** - Please refer to job description **Desirable** - Please refer to job description ### Additional Criteria **Essential** - Please refer to job description **Desirable** - Please refer to job description ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.