Pharmacy Support Specialist — Clinical Trials

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Development opportunities

Bursary scheme

Job summary

NHSGGC in Glasgow area is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. You will support the safe and effective supply of medicines to patients participating in clinical trials.

You will undertake an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award at SCQF Level 6 and complete extensive on‑the‑job training to develop core skills for the Pharmacy Support Worker role.

Qualifications

• Proficient level of general education at National 5/Standard Grade level or above – essential.
• Previous experience in healthcare, pharmacy or a customer-facing role – essential.
• Proficient IT skills, including typing.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages, including Word and Excel.
• Experience using email systems, including Outlook.
• Experience using stock control systems – desirable.
• Ability to plan and organise workload to meet the demanding needs of the service.
• Willingness to undertake the SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award at SCQF Level 6.
• Willingness to undertake and successfully complete the comprehensive on-the-job training programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Clinical Trials Pharmacy services, ensuring safe and effective supply of medicines to patients in trials.
• Work as part of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team and contribute to efficient operation of the Clinical Trials Dispensary.
• Undertake the SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award at SCQF Level 6 as per GPhC requirements.
• Complete a comprehensive on-the-job training programme to become proficient in the Pharmacy Support Worker role.

Skills

Education level

Healthcare experience

IT skills

MS Office

Outlook email

Stock control

Workload planning

SVQ willingness

On-the-job training

Education

National 5/Standard Grade or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

NHSGGC in Glasgow area is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. You will support the safe and effective supply of medicines to patients participating in clinical trials.

You will undertake an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award at SCQF Level 6 and complete extensive on‑the‑job training to develop core skills for the Pharmacy Support Worker role.