Pharmacy Assistant, Dispensing (LW)

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kirkcaldy is seeking a pharmacy assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves assisting with medication dispensing and stock management. No prior pharmacy experience is required as full training will be provided. Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn. This position promotes flexible working policies and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Support for disabled candidates

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• No prior pharmacy experience required as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the labeling and dispensing of medicines.
• Manage stock and perform reception duties.
• Work across Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospital Pharmacy Departments.

Skills

Flexible working

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in Pharmacy but weren’t sure if you had the qualifications or experience to apply before? Well, if you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!

The NHS Fife Pharmacy & Medicines Directorate serves a population of approximately 380,000 people and is provided by an integrated team of around 300 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Workers, Nurses, and Administrators. The team works across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.

If you are a flexible, hard‑working and love working in a team then you are our ideal candidate.

Working in the Dispensary, you will assist with the labeling and dispensing of medicines, stock management and reception duties.

You will be based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but will be required to work at both Queen Margaret and Victoria Hospital Pharmacy Departments to meet the needs of the service with participation in an evening, weekend and Public Holiday rota.

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

For informal enquiries, please contact Michelle Duncan, Specialist Pharmacy Technician on 10592 643355 Extension: 20518 [e-mail]

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

As part of the pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.