Pharmacy Assistant (Bank)
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Pharmacy Assistant (Bank)
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant (Bank) to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes a category B/C Prison located in Sussex.
HMP Lewes is a male prison that has a capacity for 742 inmates and are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support with duties such as Labelling, stock taking, checking, collections etc.Hours
This role is bank (as and when required) The maximum hours you can work per week are 22.5 hours. Potential shift pattern would be;Monday -Thursday 7:30 - 17:30 (30 minutes break)
Friday 7:30- 17:00 (30 minutes break)
BH and weekend 8:00 - 17:00 (30 minutes break)
Salary Monday - Friday - £15.80 per hour Bank Holidays & Weekends - £18.33 per hourHow 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. #LI-NB1Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Assistant (Bank), 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
- Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.
- 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 working towards
- 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 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.80 to £18.33 an hour £15.80 per hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
1 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
15353-1
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant (Bank) to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes a category B/C Prison located in Sussex.
HMP Lewes is a male prison that has a capacity for 742 inmates and are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support with duties such as Labelling, stock taking, checking, collections etc.Hours
This role is bank (as and when required) The maximum hours you can work per week are 22.5 hours. Potential shift pattern would be;Monday -Thursday 7:30 - 17:30 (30 minutes break)
Friday 7:30- 17:00 (30 minutes break)
BH and weekend 8:00 - 17:00 (30 minutes break)
Salary Monday - Friday - £15.80 per hour Bank Holidays & Weekends - £18.33 per hourHow 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. #LI-NB1 Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant (Bank) to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes a category B/C Prison located in Sussex.
HMP Lewes is a male prison that has a capacity for 742 inmates and are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support with duties such as Labelling, stock taking, checking, collections etc.Hours
This role is bank (as and when required) The maximum hours you can work per week are 22.5 hours. Potential shift pattern would be;Monday -Thursday 7:30 - 17:30 (30 minutes break)
Friday 7:30- 17:00 (30 minutes break)
BH and weekend 8:00 - 17:00 (30 minutes break)
Salary Monday - Friday - £15.80 per hour Bank Holidays & Weekends - £18.33 per hourHow 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. #LI-NB1
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Natasha Bryant
07436809610
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.80 to £18.33 an hour £15.80 per hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
1 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
15353-1
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
United Kingdom
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