NHSL 214957 Pharmacy Support Worker (LMD)

NHS Lothian; Livingston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Lothian as a Pharmacy Support Worker at St John’s Hospital. This role involves assisting in the safe provision of medicines and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team. Ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Career Development

Supportive Environment

Impactful Work

Qualifications

• Prior experience within pharmacy services is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to complete SCQF Level 6 unit as part of development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and distribution of medicines.
• Support stock management within the pharmacy team.

Skills

Diligent

Reliable

Flexible

Eagerness to learn

Education

National 4 in English

National 4 in Mathematics

Job description

NHSL 214957 Pharmacy Support Worker (LMD)

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Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

St John’s Hospital

Permanent

(including weekend and public holidays commitment)

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 St John’s Hospital and play a vital role in supporting the safe provision of medicines within a hospital services environment.

About The Role

St John’s Hospital is a modern teaching hospital that provides a comprehensive and expanding range of services, including a 24-hour Accident and Emergency department and a range of specialist services including burns treatment, plastic surgery and paediatrics. The hospital also hosts Lothian’s specialist head and neck unit and the Hooper Hand Unit, and has a reputation for excellence in maternity services, with around 3,000 babies born at the hospital every year.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Pharmacy Support Worker (PSW) to join our well-established pharmacy team. Our team consists of pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacy technicians, and PSWs, all working together to ensure the safe provision of medicines across the site.

This role will have opportunities to work within a variety of different technical areas. Your role will include assisting in the preparation and distribution of medicines and stock management. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the necessary skills.

Why Join Us?

Role

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.

St John’s Hospital is one of Scotland’s most advanced hospitals, providing a wide range of specialist and emergency care services, making it an excellent place to develop your clinical skills.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Job Description

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:

Carrie-Anne Pringle or Alex Strickland

Email: or

Phone: [phone] or 01506 522038

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.

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