Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sheffield has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker. The ideal candidate will assist technicians and pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services. Essential qualifications include National 5 in English, Maths, Chemistry, and Biology. Good customer care, communication, and IT skills are also required. The role is part-time, offering 10 hours a week over 5 days.

Qualifications

• Must have National 5 (or equivalent) in key subjects.
• Desirable to have previous pharmacy experience.
• Good communication and customer care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technicians and Pharmacist in providing a Pharmaceutical Service.
• Perform tasks requiring technical expertise within the service.

Skills

Customer care skills

Communication (oral and written)

Moderate arithmetic skills

IT skills

Education

National 5 (or Equivalent) – English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology

Job description

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Support Worker based at Woodland View Hospital.

What You Will Do

The post holder will assist Technicians and Pharmacist in providing a Pharmaceutical Service to patients and staff in NHS Ayrshire & Arran by performing those tasks within the service that require a moderate degree of technical expertise.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

• You will be required to possess National 5 (or Equivalent) – English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology (A or B pass).
• Have moderate arithmetic and IT skills.
• You should have good customer care skills, communication skills (oral and written) and evidence of team working.
• A Basic Understanding of the Pharmacy Support Worker role and previous pharmacy experience would be desirable.

Hours

10 hours per week working 5 days out of 7.

Additional Information For Overseas Candidates

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. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
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. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

Additional Information For All Candidates

• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
• Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.