Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level at NHS Ayrshire and Arran in Kilmarnock. The role involves coordinating training, supporting pharmacy technicians, and providing essential pharmacy services to patients. Applicants must have NHS pharmacy experience and appropriate qualifications, along with excellent communication and customer care skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pharmacy within NHS Ayrshire and Arran is essential.
• Understanding of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and development of Pharmacy Support Workers.
• Support Pharmacy Technicians with Medicines Histories of patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Arithmetic skills

Education

A or B pass at National 5 or equivalent in English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology

SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6 or equivalent

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level based at University Hospital Crosshouse, Combined Assessment Unit.

What you will do:

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Support Worker to join our team at NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Working within the Combined Assessment Unit you will coordinate the training and development of Pharmacy Supports Workers rotating through the area and support the Pharmacy Technicians with Medicines Histories of patients across NHS Ayrshire and Arran. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Pharmacy Technician Higher Level within the Combined Assessment Unit providing a wide range of pharmacy services to patients of NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Previous NHS Ayrshire and Arran Pharmacy experience is essential along with understanding of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• A or B pass at National 5 or equivalent in English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology
• SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6 or equivalent or transferrable (consideration will be given to current staff undertaking this qualification)
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good customer care skills
• Moderate arithmetic skill

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week.

This post carries a contractual commitment to work on a shift system covering 8am till 8pm (which includes a commitment to cover 7 days including weekend and evening). Post-holder will also be required to participate in our Public holiday and late night rotas.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Kirsty O'Hara, Chief Pharmacy Technician, on 01563 826066, ext 26066.

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 Immigrations 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

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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.