214661 (SM) Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated pharmacy team at a leading teaching hospital, where you will play a vital role in supporting the safe provision of medicines. This part-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and training in aseptic procedures. As a Pharmacy Support Worker, you will contribute to high-quality patient care while working alongside experienced professionals. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Supportive Environment

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Diligent and flexible approach to work.
• Eagerness to learn about aseptic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of hospital pharmacy aseptic services.
• Maintain safe provision of medicines.

Skills

Pharmacy Services Experience

Stock Management

Clean Room Procedures

Mathematics

English

Education

National 4 in English

National 4 in Mathematics

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**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**

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. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

Are you looking to join a supportive team that provides development opportunities within 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 a Pharmacy Support Worker (PSW) to join our well established pharmacy team to support in the delivery of excellent hospital pharmacy aseptic services. Our team is made out of pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacy technicians and PSWs. We are a friendly team who maintain safe provision of medicines to the RIE site. PSWs are key members to the service delivery.

We will provide education and training during which you will learn about clean room environment and the many different procedures that we have to maintain the high standards of cleanliness and undertake support roles to fulfil the functions of an aseptic unit.

Why Join Us?

When you join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you’re joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s why this role could be perfect for you:

• 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:

Karen McGill, Aseptic Technical Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]