Healthcare Support Workers

Hmp Altcourse; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs at HMP Altcourse is seeking Healthcare Support Workers to join the primary care team. This busy remand prison hosts around 1,160 inmates and requires flexible, frontline care across clinics, pharmacy support and emergency response.

The role is permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week) with varied shifts and rotation. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and will undergo security checks.

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker

• Company: NHS Jobs
• Salary: £25,557 to £29,723 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Liverpool, L9 7LH
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 11 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Healthcare Support Workers to join the primary care team at HMP Altcourse. HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum.

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. We run healthcare 24/7, so shifts are varied. Shifts include:

• 8am - 4pm
• 7am - 8pm
• 8:30am - 9:30pm
• 7:45pm - 7:15am

Shifts are worked on a rotational basis. Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable. 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.