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Pharmacy Support Worker


Location
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
07 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
17 Jul 2026
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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a Category C men's prison with an operational capacity of around 1000. The prison has good transport links, as well as a free onsite car park.

Salary

How 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.

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Main duties of the job

The 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.

  • No experience is necessary - we are looking for someone with a keen interest in Pharmacy, and keen to pursue a career in Pharmacy and Healthcare within a prison
  • An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing would be a bonus, but isn't essential
  • Ideally have medicines handling experience, although not essential
  • Have a proactive approach, with excellent communication skills

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

About us

The dedicated team in the Health in Justice division of Practice Plus Group make a real difference across over 45 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.

Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 people in these secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their history.

Practice Plus Groups mission is Access to Excellence. Our core values are;

  • 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
  • patients can only access excellence if we commit to living our values in everything we do when were at work

If you share these values and have transferable skills we want to meet you!

Please note that offers of employment are subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting. Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Details

  • Date posted: 17 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £24,465 to £24,465 a year Up to £24,465 per annum
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 14773-2
  • Job locations: Thorp Arch, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun. HMP Wealstun is a Category C men's prison with an operational capacity of around 1000. The prison has good transport links, as well as a free onsite car park.

Salary

How 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-AB1

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