Bank Pharmacy Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic pharmacy undergraduates to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community hospitals and GP practices across Scotland. As part of a committed workforce, you will receive full training and support while contributing to high-quality patient care. Ideal for motivated students, this position allows you to work flexibly outside of term time, ensuring you can balance your studies with valuable professional experience. Join a team that values care, compassion, and quality in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be undertaking a Masters of Pharmacy degree.
• Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with pharmacy teams to provide high-quality care.
• Achieve mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support workers.

Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Masters of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Job description

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NHS Scotland

Location:

Scotland, UK, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

This Post Is Open To Pharmacy Undergraduates Only

We are recruiting highly motivated, enthusiastic, and professional undergraduate pharmacy students who are able to work on a bank basis outside of term time to meet the needs of the service.

We have two placements available, which can be based in Lochgilphead, Oban, Dunoon, or Helensburgh.

You will have an opportunity to work with our pharmacy teams to provide high-quality care in our Community Hospitals or Primary Care (GP Practices).

Candidates must currently be undertaking a Masters of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree programme at a university in the United Kingdom.

Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support workers in Scotland and to comply with the code of conduct throughout your employment.

For informal enquiries, please contact Fiona Thomson at [emailprotected]

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV, as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• For help to complete an application on Jobtrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please ensure you enter your email address accurately, as our correspondence method is by email.
• Check your email regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
• For system support, contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub.
• Once submitted, you will be unable to amend your application.
• Some vacancies are for internal candidates only. If employed by NHS Highland, update your Jobtrain profile accordingly.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We strive to ensure a positive environment, supported by NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, Quality and teamwork.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. Some service areas may require up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily, paid accordingly, until rosters are updated. Please contact the Recruiting Board with any questions or concerns.