234571 PHARMACY SUPPORT WORKER (EGPP)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Workers to assist in the preparation and dispensing of medicines. Candidates should possess good organizational and communication skills with a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided, making prior experience desirable but not essential. Join a friendly team dedicated to delivering safe and effective patient care and enjoy career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive environment

Impactful work supporting patient care

Qualifications

• Willing to complete SCQF Level 6 unit.
• Diligent, reliable, and flexible approach to work.
• Eager to learn about clean room environments and aseptic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medicines.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with standards.
• Support stock management and provide customer service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

National 4 or above in English and Mathematics

Job description

Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Band 2 | Permanent | 2.0 WTE | 37 Hours

£24,647 – £26,763

(including evening, weekend and public holidays commitment)

Looking for a new opportunity? Following recent improvement work within our pharmacy services, we have identified the need for additional capacity in our dispensary. We are now seeking to recruit two enthusiastic and reliable Pharmacy Support Workers (PSWs) to join our team.

About the Role

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) is a large teaching hospital with an established reputation for offering the best practice across a wide variety of specialist services. Our team consists of pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacy technicians, and PSWs, all working together to ensure the safe provision of medicines across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medicines under supervision of registered pharmacy staff.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with legal and organisational standards.
• Support stock management, including ordering, receiving, and storing medicines.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.

What We’re Looking For

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately and follow procedures.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is desirable but not essential – full training provided.

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

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• National 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• A willingness to complete an SCQF Level 6 unit as part of your development.
• 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).

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.

Contact: Jennifer Whitson, Dispensary Manager or Hannah Barrack, Dispensary Manager

Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Apply now and help us make a difference in delivering safe and effective medicines to our patients.

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.

Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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.

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