235567 - R1 Medicines Homecare Administrative Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Medicines Homecare Administrative Assistant to manage prescriptions for homecare patients. The ideal candidate will possess a SVQ level 3 or equivalent in business administration, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly under pressure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team that offers training and development, focusing on delivering quality healthcare services to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated to work as a Medicines Homecare Admin Assistant.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• SVQ level 3/HNC in business administration or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the homecare service by managing medicines homecare prescriptions.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, and medical colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

SVQ level 3/HNC in business administration

Job description

Medicines Homecare Administrative Assistant

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Band 3 | 2.0 WTE | 74 hours

Permanent

Are you looking to join a supportive team that provides development opportunities within the NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service? A vacancy for a Medicines Homecare Admin Assistant has recently arisen in our Medicines Homecare team. The post holder will support the wider team with the tasks required to manage medicines homecare prescriptions for approximately 10,000 patients.

About the Role

You will have a key role in supporting colleagues to develop the homecare service. You will work with Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, and Nursing and Medical colleagues.

Why Join Us?

Would you like a new challenge working in a new role and be part a team responsible for managing the medicines homecare service in NHS Lothian. Homecare pharmacy/pharmacy experience is not essential as full training will be given.

About You

We are looking for someone:

• With enthusiasm and motivation to work as a Medicines Homecare Admin Assistant
• You should have good attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and work flexibly
• You should have a SVQ level 3/HNC in business administration or evidence of equivalent knowledge and skill

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

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. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey.

If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. Reach out to Evelina Hill, Lead Technician Medicines Homecare, email [e-mail] or telephone [phone] today to start the conversation—we’d love to hear from you!

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.

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.

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 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.