Job Description

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 YOI Moorland, a Category C male adult and young offenders prison based near Hatfield, with operational capacity of around 1100. This is a fantastic opportunity start or continue your career in Pharmacy and Healthcare - ideally you will have previous experience within pharmacy, but this isn't essential. Hours This is a full time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. You will work 4 days out of 7, with 3 x 9.5 hour days, and 1 x 9 hour, with alternate weekends. Shifts are 07:30 - 17:30 & 07:30 - 17:00.
Salary This is a full time role, and the salary is 24,667 per annum.
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
Main duties of the job
As our new Pharmacy Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Support the onsite Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Manager, as well as the wider healthcare team
• Work from the medication rooms on the wings
• Second check medication before dispensing to patients on medication rounds
• Contribute to services such as medicine reconciliation, managing stock medicines and transportation of medicines
• Provide support to ensure a safe and secure medicines management service, following policies, procedures and standard operating procedures
• Be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals - primary care, substance misuse and mental health

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:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 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. Our new Pharmacy Support Worker will have:

• 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.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
24,669 a year 24,667 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13440
Job locations
Bawtry Rd
Hatfield
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN7 6BW
Job description
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 YOI Moorland, a Category C male adult and young offenders prison based near Hatfield, with operational capacity of around 1100. This is a fantastic opportunity start or continue your career in Pharmacy and Healthcare - ideally you will have previous experience within pharmacy, but this isn't essential. Hours This is a full time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. You will work 4 days out of 7, with 3 x 9.5 hour days, and 1 x 9 hour, with alternate weekends. Shifts are 07:30 - 17:30 & 07:30 - 17:00.
Salary This is a full time role, and the salary is 24,667 per annum.
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 Job description
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 YOI Moorland, a Category C male adult and young offenders prison based near Hatfield, with operational capacity of around 1100. This is a fantastic opportunity start or continue your career in Pharmacy and Healthcare - ideally you will have previous experience within pharmacy, but this isn't essential. Hours This is a full time role, working an average of 37.5 hours per week. You will work 4 days out of 7, with 3 x 9.5 hour days, and 1 x 9 hour, with alternate weekends. Shifts are 07:30 - 17:30 & 07:30 - 17:00.
Salary This is a full time role, and the salary is 24,667 per annum.
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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