Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) – HIV Care Team

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join the HIV team at Chalmers Sexual Health Centre. You will play a key role in medicines management, ARV pre-dispensing, and medicines delivery including homecare for patients with HIV.

The role offers opportunities to develop advanced skills, support the dispensary team, and contribute to service savings. You’ll need SCQF Level 6 and a willingness to complete an in-house qualification within 12

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 6, with the willingness to complete an in-house competency-based Group Award college-accredited qualification within 12 months of starting.
• Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is beneficial but not essential—we will provide all the training you need.
• A passion for learning and development, with a professional attitude and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the HIV multidisciplinary team, taking a key role in medicines management to support the provision of antiretroviral medicines for patients with HIV.
• Have a key role in the pre-dispensing service for antiretroviral medicines and contribute to the provision of medicines via homecare delivery, ensuring seamless delivery of medicines
• Support the expansion of the homecare delivery provision of antiretroviral medicines thereby contributing to financial savings within the service.
• Spend time with the pharmacy team in the dispensary, labelling and assembling prescribed medicines for outpatients.
• Carry out higher-level activities, including ordering medicines for patients, ensuring continuation of medication supply and helping to reduce missed doses of medication.
• Support the training and development of the Pharmacy Support Worker team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Education

SCQF Level 6

In-house competency-based Group Award qualification within 12 months

Job description

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join the HIV team at Chalmers Sexual Health Centre. You will play a key role in medicines management, ARV pre-dispensing, and medicines delivery including homecare for patients with HIV.

The role offers opportunities to develop advanced skills, support the dispensary team, and contribute to service savings. You’ll need SCQF Level 6 and a willingness to complete an in-house qualification within 12