Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Borders; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is looking for a Pharmacy Support Worker to join their pharmacy procurement team. The role involves assisting with the distribution of pharmaceuticals, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and skills to thrive in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Standard grade level 3, Nat 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics/Arithmetic.
• Commitment to achieving S/NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or recognised equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering, receipt, storage, and issue of pharmaceutical products.
• Manage stock, conduct expiry checks, and support within the pharmacy department.
• Physical tasks include lifting, carrying, and bending regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Education

Standard grade level 3 in English

Standard grade level 3 in Mathematics/Arithmetic

Commitment to achieving S/NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

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Pharmacy Support Worker, Scottish Borders

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Client:

NHS Borders

Location:

Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

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●Care and Compassion ●Quality and Teamwork ●Dignity and Respect ●Openness, honesty and responsibility

This is an exciting opportunity to join the pharmacy procurement team in providing accurate and timely distribution of pharmaceuticals across NHS Borders.

PSWs assist with the ordering, receipt, storage and issue of pharmaceutical products in line with departmental procedures. Duties include receipt of medications coming into pharmacy from our suppliers, timely and efficient storage of these medicines and stock management including stock checks, expiry checks, ward top-up services and general support within the pharmacy department. This is a fairly physical role where daily lifting, carrying and bending is a requirement of the post.

Applicants must have Standard grade level 3, Nat 4 (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics/Arithmetic and have a commitment to achieving S/NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or recognised equivalent qualification, or units appropriate for the job role.

Applicants should be able to cope in a busy physical environment, have good interpersonal, organisational and competent communication and keyboard skills.

For further information, please contact David Stanger Pharmacy Operational Manager (01896 827705)

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .