Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool.
Hours 16 hours per week, 2 days per week during the hours of 07:00 and 16:00. We are looking for someone to cover 2 consecutive days (Thursday, Friday, Monday) with some flexibility.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 51,643 - 57,955 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
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.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist , your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Work alongside one other Pharmacist to provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly-pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern, medicines management and medicines optimisation service are provided
• Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high quality prison pharmacy service, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs.
• Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention.
• Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team.
• Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• 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
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.
Qualifications required

• GPhC registered Pharmacist
• Ideally you are an Independent Prescriber
• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
• Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
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.
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Details
Date posted
09 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
51,643 to 57,955 a year Up to 57,955 full time equivalent, depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
13508-1
Job locations
Hawker House
Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool.
Hours 16 hours per week, 2 days per week during the hours of 07:00 and 16:00. We are looking for someone to cover 2 consecutive days (Thursday, Friday, Monday) with some flexibility.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 51,643 - 57,955 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
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. Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool.
Hours 16 hours per week, 2 days per week during the hours of 07:00 and 16:00. We are looking for someone to cover 2 consecutive days (Thursday, Friday, Monday) with some flexibility.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 51,643 - 57,955 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
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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