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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Essential
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical services
- Essential
Appropriate accredited technican checking qualification
- Essential
Knowledge of medicines optimisation
- Essential
Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential
Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer systems
- Essential
Substance misuse knowledge
- Essential
Has good understanding of security issues in relation to prison
- Essential
Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Essential
Able to prepare reports and bulletins
Job summary
Are you a dedicated registered Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge within a diverse, fast paced setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become part of an integrated clinical workforce at HMP Liverpool. Pharmacy Technicians are forming an essential part of our excellence in care long-term plan and as a result are taking on more diverse patient-facing roles. No two days are the same working in our friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to support and develop the skills of pharmacy technicians to provide a varied range of services. If you are interested in this post, you will need a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services and be a registered pharmacy technician.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Time for you (additional day off)
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
Details
- Date posted: 25 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 847-RM-26-V1013
- Job locations: HMP Liverpool, 68 Hornby Road, Liverpool, L9 3DF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
To supply or administer medication including controlled drugs.Support the delivery of medicines management services, primary care, health,promotion and education.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician - HMP Liverpool with Spectrum Community Health CIC in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Nov 2026.
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