213630 (MG) Pharmacy Support Worker

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Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Band 2 | 2.0 WTE | 37 Hours
Permanent
£24,647 £26,763
(including weekend and public holidays commitment)

Are you looking for a fast paced and dynamic role in the NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service? Join our dedicated pharmacy team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and play a vital role in supporting the safe provision of medicines within a hospital aseptic services environment.

About The Role

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) is a large teaching hospital with an established reputation for offering best practices across a wide variety of specialist services. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacy Support Worker (PSW) to join our well-established pharmacy team. Our team consists of pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacy technicians, and PSWs, all working together to ensure the safe provision of medicines across the RIE site.

This role will have opportunities to work within a variety of different technical areas. Your role will include assisting in the preparation and distribution of medicines and stock management. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the necessary skills.

Why Join Us?

• Career Development: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• National 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• A diligent, reliable, and flexible approach to work.
• An eagerness to learn about clean room environments and aseptic procedures.
• Prior experience within pharmacy services or stock management (beneficial but not essential).
• A willingness to complete an SCQF Level 6 unit as part of your development.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job advert can only tell you so much. To discuss this opportunity further and explore how it could fit your career goals, we warmly invite you to contact:

Jamie McFarlane, Lead Technician, Distribution Services
Email
Phone: 0131 242 2950

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.