Pharmacy Assistant; Healthcare in Prison

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

• 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.
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• 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.
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• Previous experience working in a secure environment

Location:

Maghaberry Prison, 17 Old Moira Road, Lisburn, BT28 2ES
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Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 11 Jan 2026

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026