Pharmacy Support Worker

Nhs Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the MH&LD Pharmacy Team at New Craigs Hospital, Inverness. The role is 30 hours per week on a permanent basis, with band 2 salary (£26,696 - £28,988).

Training to SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be supported, and you must meet induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in Scotland. Applicants should be able to work accurately in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be supported to complete
• Mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in Scotland to be met
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
• Ability to work carefully, accurately and efficiently in a busy environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and supply of medicines under supervision and according to procedures
• Maintain ward and department stock levels and manage stock replenishment and control
• Process medicine orders and returns to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Handle telephone and reception enquiries and provide administrative support as required

Job description

Pharmacy Support Worker

Job reference: 260705

Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)

Job closing date: 29/11/2026

Job Type: Other Therapeutic

Location: New Craigs Hospital

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 30

Job posted date: 29/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland

Department: MH&LD Pharmacy Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join our well established pharmacy team within New Craigs Hospital. As part of a friendly and supportive team, you will contribute to the safe, effective and efficient supply and management of medicines throughout the hospital.

The successful candidate will also be supported to complete a SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the code of conduct throughout your employment.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the dispensing and supply of medicines under the supervision of pharmacy staff and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintaining ward and departmental stock levels, including stock replenishment and stock control activities.
• Processing medicine orders and returns.
• Responding to telephone and reception enquiries and providing administrative support as required.

Applicants should be able to work carefully, accurately and efficiently in a busy environment and demonstrate good organisational and communication skills. Previous experience of working in a pharmacy setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Rebecca McLelland; email: [e-mail] or Hayley MacKintosh; email: [e-mail]; tel: [phone]

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).

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.

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Supporting Documents

• Job Description (PDF)
• Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX)