Pharmacy Support Worker (Acute/Mental Health sites only)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a pharmacy support worker, delivering essential Clinical Trial Pharmacy services. This full-time position offers a comprehensive training program and the opportunity to work within an experienced pharmacy team, promoting patient safety and effective medicine supply in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Training through an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award (SCQF level 6).
• Completion of an 18-month on-the-job training program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clinical Trial Pharmacy services ensuring safe and effective supply of medicines.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary pharmacy team.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Ability to plan and organize workload

Education

Proficient general education at National 5/Standard Grade level

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

This is a full-time, 37-hour per week position, with a Monday to Friday (9am-5pm) shift pattern. Applications from those preferring part-time work are also welcomed.

The role is a fixed-term post for 7 months.

About the Hospital

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is one of the UK's largest acute hospitals, offering major specialist services such as renal medicine, transplantation, and vascular surgery, with state-of-the-art facilities. The Royal Hospital for Children, attached to the adult hospital, has 244 paediatric beds and 12 neonatal beds in the maternity unit. It provides a wide range of specialist services and is recognized as the sole provider for several in Scotland.

Job Overview

We seek a motivated individual to join our friendly pharmacy team in delivering Clinical Trial Pharmacy services, ensuring the safe and effective supply of medicines. The successful candidate will work within the main pharmacy and the Clinical Trials Research Facility, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Training

The candidate will undertake an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award (SCQF level 6), meeting GPhC requirements for pharmacy support staff training. An 18-month comprehensive on-the-job training program will be provided to achieve full proficiency in the pharmacy support worker role.

Location

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children.

Essential Requirements

• Proficient general education at National 5/Standard Grade level or above.
• Proficient IT skills, including typing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and Outlook.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with stock control systems.
• Ability to plan and organize workload efficiently.
• Previous experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or customer-facing roles.

Application Process

If you meet the requirements and are interested, please contact Susan Mckenzie, Pharmacy Team Lead Clinical Trials, at 0141 232 4065 or email [e-mail] for more information or an informal chat.

Additional Information

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

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