Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the team at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness, helping to ensure the safe, efficient supply and management of medicines across the hospital.

The successful candidate will be supported to complete a SVQ/NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and must meet the mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in Scotland, in line with the code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Duties include assisting with dispensing and supply under supervision.
• Maintaining ward and departmental stock levels and stock control.
• Processing medicine orders and returns.
• Providing administrative support and handling enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the dispensing and supply of medicines under supervision.
• Maintaining ward and departmental stock levels.
• Processing medicine orders and returns.
• Responding to telephone and reception enquiries and providing admin support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

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.

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.

Additional Information for Candidates

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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork