263307 - (PP) Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service’ role within the HIV team seeks a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join a collaborative team delivering advanced medicines management and dispensing support for HIV patients. You’ll assist with antiretroviral medicines, homecare delivery, and ensure continuity of medication supply.

The role emphasizes training, professional development, and contributing to cost-saving efforts while supporting high-quality patient care in a friendly, supportive

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 6, with the willingness to complete an in-house competency-based Group Award college-accredited qualification within 12 months of starting.
• Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is beneficial but not essential—we will provide all the training you need.
• A passion for learning and development, with a professional attitude and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
• Personal values aligned with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.
• If you’re enthusiastic, organised, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the HIV multidisciplinary team, taking a key role in medicines management to support the provision of antiretroviral medicines for patients with HIV.
• Have a key role in the pre-dispensing service for antiretroviral medicines and contribute to the provision of medicines via homecare delivery, ensuring seamless delivery of medicines
• Support the expansion of the homecare delivery provision of antiretroviral medicines thereby contributing to financial savings within the service.
• Spend time with the pharmacy team in the dispensary, labelling and assembling prescribed medicines for outpatients.
• Carry out higher-level activities, including ordering medicines for patients, ensuring continuation of medication supply and helping to reduce missed doses of medication.
• Support the training and development of the Pharmacy Support Worker team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Skills

Healthcare environment experience

Willingness to learn

Education

SCQF Level 6

Job description

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Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Chalmers Sexual Health Centre

Band 3 | 0.8 WTE | 28.8 Hours

£29,103- £31,409

(including weekend and public holidays commitment, weekends worked at WGH)

Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Join our welcoming and supportive pharmacy team where you can develop advanced skills and play a key role in delivering high quality pharmacy services that directly support patient care. We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to make a real difference.

About the Role

As a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) based within the HIV team at Chalmers Sexual Health Centre, you will be an integral part of both the clinical and pharmacy teams. In this role, you will:

• Work collaboratively with the HIV multidisciplinary team, taking a key role in medicines management to support the provision of antiretroviral medicines for patients with HIV.
• Have a key role in the pre-dispensing service for antiretroviral medicines and contribute to the provision of medicines via homecare delivery, ensuring seamless delivery of medicines
• Support the expansion of the homecare delivery provision of antiretroviral medicines thereby contributing to financial savings within the service.
• Spend time with the pharmacy team in the dispensary, labelling and assembling prescribed medicines for outpatients.
• Carry out higher-level activities, including ordering medicines for patients, ensuring continuation of medication supply and helping to reduce missed doses of medication.
• Support the training and development of the Pharmacy Support Worker team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Why Join Us?

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

• Career progression: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
• Supportive environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that values growth and is committed to helping you succeed.
• Impactful work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

About you

• Educated to SCQF Level 6, with the willingness to complete an in-house competency-based Group Award college-accredited qualification within 12 months of starting. We will support you to complete this qualification in-post if you do not already hold it.
• Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is beneficial but not essential—we will provide all the training you need.
• A passion for learning and development, with a professional attitude and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
• Personal values aligned with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.
• If you’re enthusiastic, organised, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian is Scotland’s second-largest health system, serving a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is committed to delivering person-centred, clinically led care, ensuring patients benefit fully from their medicines. You will be joining a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we are looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. We know that a job pack can only tell part of the story. To find out more about this exciting opportunity and how it could fit your career aspirations, we warmly invite you to contact:

Honoratha Massawe, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Western General Hospital 0131 537 1267| [e-mail]

Or

Eimear Cassidy, Lead HIV Pharmacist, Chalmers Sexual Health Centre 0131 536 1556 [e-mail]

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