Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher) – Flexible Hours

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service at the Western General Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join the Viral Hepatitis team. You will help manage medicines, ensure timely ward orders, and support both inpatient and outpatient medication services.

We value learning, collaboration, and patient-focused care, offering structured training and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• National 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and a Science (Biology or Chemistry).
• Completion of Healthcare Support Workers induction standard.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Viral Hepatitis multidisciplinary team and lead medicines management for hepatitis B and C.
• Ensure ward orders are placed and received timely, rotate stock, and educate nurses on medication supply and storage.
• Check patients' own medicines for suitability, order medicines for inpatients, and support timely discharges.
• Support training and development within the team and assist in dispensary labelling and assembly.

Skills

English

Mathematics

Science

Education

SQA Pharmacy Services Group Award (GA) SCQF Level 6

Healthcare Support Workers induction standard

Job description

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service at the Western General Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join the Viral Hepatitis team. You will help manage medicines, ensure timely ward orders, and support both inpatient and outpatient medication services.

We value learning, collaboration, and patient-focused care, offering structured training and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.