Pharmacy Assistant (Healthcare in Prison)


Job description

The post holder will assist in the provision of a comprehensive, high quality and efficient pharmacy service to Healthcare in Prison. The post holder will work as an effective member of the pharmacy team providing dispensing services from the Healthcare in Prison Pharmacy located at HMP Maghaberry. The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (3 mandatory units and 3 units selected by the Trust that are relevant to your job role) and any additional NVQ2 Pharmacy Services modules relevant to the job role within 24 months of appointment

Responsibilities

  • Maintain appropriate stock levels in a neat, clean, safe and orderly manner.
  • Participate in the treatment room top-up service.
  • Processing returns from treatment rooms and other prison establishments.
  • See Job Description for further information

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 3 GCSEs (Grade A-C) or equivalent (of which 2 must include English and Mathematics).
  • Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
  • See Job Description for further information

Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience working in a secure environment

Further Information

Location: Maghaberry Prison, 17 Old Moira Road, Lisburn, BT28 2ES.

Vacancy ID
1753297
Job ref.
55312374_2
Job Sector
Pharmaceutical and Science
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Lisburn, Maghaberry
Salary
£23,873 - £23,874 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37.5
Published date
08/01/2026
Closing date
21/01/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed

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