Pharmacy Dispenser - HMP Chelmsford

Job summary

Join our dedicated team providing vital healthcare services within a prison environment. We are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their well-being through access to proper pharmaceutical services. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Dispenser to join our healthcare team in a challenging yet rewarding prison setting. As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in the dispensing and management of medications for inmates within the facility. Secure environments are varied yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing pharmacy skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you. You will be working 40 hours a week,07:3016:30, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. If you would like more information please contact: Recruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on

Main duties of the job

Join our dedicated team providing vital healthcare services within a prison environment. We are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their well-being through access to proper pharmaceutical services. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Dispenser to join our healthcare team in a challenging yet rewarding prison setting. As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in the dispensing and management of medications for inmates within the facility. Secure environments are varied yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing pharmacy skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you. You will be working 40 hours a week, 07:3016:30, Monday to Friday. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

About us

HCRG Care Group is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services, focusing on transforming the health and care system. Our purpose is to change lives through exceptional service delivery, particularly in secure settings like HMP Chelmsford. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we offer a range of benefits to our staff, including access to a comprehensive pension scheme, generous annual leave, and tailored support for health and well-being. HCRG prides itself on fostering an open and innovative culture, encouraging staff to propose ideas that can enhance service delivery, backed by a substantial innovation funding pool. Join us and be part of a healthcare organisation that values its employees and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

Details

• Date posted: 12 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26,118.40 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1562646031
• Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Chelmsford, CM2 6LQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Join our dedicated team providing vital healthcare services within a prison environment. We are committed to delivering high-quality medical care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their well-being through access to proper pharmaceutical services.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Dispenser to join our healthcare team in a challenging yet rewarding prison setting. As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a crucial role in the dispensing and management of medications for inmates within the facility.

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

You will be working 40 hours a week,07:3016:30, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week),

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

If you would like more information please contact:

Recruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on 07884 659608 or louise.ledward@hcrgcaregroup.com

Hiring manager: Jignesh Chavda jignesh.chavda@hcrgcaregroup.com

Main Responsibilities:

• You must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent and have a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Process all relevant prescriptions and repeat prescriptions as authorised by GP's, Psychiatrist and Prescribing nurses, Pharmacists, Dentist where appropriate, in accordance with the good practice principles of the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme and follow SOPs;
• Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions, to check with the Clinical pharmacist, Pharmacy manager, Lead pharmacy technicians, Pharmacy technicians and authorising doctor or duty doctor;
• Collect all due prescription from the Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians.
• Get GP to sign the Controlled drug prescriptions prior to labelling and dispensing. If in doubt with the process, always check with the Pharmacist and team leader.
• Manage ordering stock, stock control daily, date checking and organise dispensary to ensure dispensary runs smooth and keep it neat and tidy.
• Answering and dealing with dispensary phone enquiries
• Monitoring stock level of controlled drugs and liaise with Clinical Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacy technician and Pharmacy Manager.
• Sorting and disposing of unwanted/returned medication.
• Any other duties to assist in the smooth day to day running of the Dispensary as directed by the Pharmacy Manager, Team leader, Pharmacy technicians, Lead Pharmacist.
• You will collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return. You will participate in dispensing of prescriptions.
• You will be required to work on the substance misuse wing to administer medications to the patient under the supervision of Pharmacy technicians.
• You will transfer medications between the wings, at reception and assist pharmacy technicians when needed.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications

Essential

We are looking for positive and approachable people who can utilise their Level 2 or Dispenser qualification to enrich peoples lives. An adaptable and flexible mentality will be key, as well as a desire to embed newly acquired knowledge and skills. To be successful in this role you must possess excellent relationship building skills, have an approachable and ambitious personality, as well as the ability to motivate and nurture those around you.

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.

Package Description:

You will feel valued as a Pharmacy Dispenser within HMP Chelmsford, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £26118.40 salary (FTE) + secure your financial future with our group pension scheme
• Enjoy a well-deserved break with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company Policy Sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Life Assurance
• My Reward Hub: Gain access to exclusive perks, including funding for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to support your health and well-being.
• Free Independent Mortgage Advice: Navigate your way to homeownership with our expert mortgage guidance.
• Fertility Benefits: Access resources to support your fertility journey, emphasizing your holistic well-being.
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced innovation funding each year