Job summary
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 Wakefield, a category A Prison located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Working as part of a team of 10 in Pharmacy, running the medications hatch. Very easily commutable by train, 3 minutes walk from the station and free parking on site, if travelling by car. On-site gym and 2 wellbeing days a month for staff, which ranges from "lunch and learn' days, and events.Hours
Part time working 7.5 hours a week
Salary
This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £58000 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 Pharmacist, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- 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 to patients.
- 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
- You will be a qualified Registered Pharmacist- BSc or Masters Degree in Pharmacy, holding registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- You will have a real passion for developing your Pharmaceutical skills and those of your team.
- Youll have a flexible approach to working within a team that encourages new ideas
- Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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
09 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£50,000 to £58,000 a year Up to £58000 FTE dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
12881
Job locations
5 Love Ln
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 9AG
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
5 Love Ln
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF2 9AG
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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