Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Bank Pharmacy Support Worker (PSW). The post operates across hospital, vaccination centre and other NHS sites, supporting pharmacists and technicians to ensure medicines are provided safely and efficiently.

The PSW receives and distributes medications, manages stock, assists dispensing, and supports vaccine services and ward top-ups, with cleaning and admin duties. Training toward SVQ Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6) will be provided; PVG checks and UK

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 National 5 or equivalent in English, Mathematics and at least one other science subject.
• Training will be provided and SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6) supported.
• Time during work will be provided for this training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute medications, stock management and dispensing.
• Support vaccine service and ward top-ups, plus cleaning and admin duties.
• Date checking and filing; general duties including stock control.

Education

National 5 English, Maths and a Science subject

Job description

Bank Pharmacy Support Worker (Ref: 260264)

Bank hours

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata)

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our fabulous pharmacy team, as a pharmacy support worker (PSW). The post holder will work alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to ensure that medicines are provided safely and efficiently within the hospital, vaccination centre and other NHS sites.

The PSW fulfils a vital role within the dispensary receiving and distributing medications, stock management, dispensing of medicines, vaccine service, top up service to wards and other stock holding areas. Other general duties include date checking, cleaning and administrative work including filing.

This post requires a minimum of 3 national 5 or equivalent in English, Mathematics and at least one other science subject. Previous experience is not necessary, as training will be provided. This role required the post holder to work towards a vocational training programme: SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6). Time during work will be provided for this training.

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 Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here.

Closing date: 01/11/2026

Interview date: 17/11/2026

• Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undertake a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.