Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a pharmacy support worker to join our rotational team at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. You will participate in clinical, distribution, dispensary and quality assurance activities, providing a range of dispensing duties and medicines management.

A positive, team-oriented approach and willingness to learn are essential. Applicants must have SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 6 (Full award) or equivalent and at least three National 4 qualifications in English, Maths

Qualifications

• SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent.
• Minimum of three National 4 qualifications in English, Maths and a Science Subject.
• Recent experience in any pharmacy sector is essential.
• Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across clinical, distribution, dispensary and QA teams.
• Assist with dispensing duties, medicines management, supply and quality assurance tasks.
• Maintain organised, safe and compliant pharmacy workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

SCQF Level 6 SVQ in Pharmacy Services

National 4 English

National 4 Maths

National 4 Science

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy support worker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our rotational team based at Raigmore Hospital.

The post holder will participate in varied rotations as part of our clinical, distribution, dispensary and quality assurance pharmacy teams providing a range of dispensing duties, medicines management & supply and quality assurance tasks.

You will need to be flexible, organised, work well within a team and have a positive, 'can do' attitude. You will thrive in a busy and challenging environment, be adaptable and willing to learn new skills.

Recent experience within any pharmacy sector is essential and you must have SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 6 (Full award) or equivalent along with a minimum of three National 4 qualifications in English, Maths and a Science Subject.

The department has an excellent team of friendly Pharmacy staff committed to service modernisation and to developing the role of pharmacy support staff. We encourage our team to undertake further training and aim to support this as much as possible.

You will be required to participate in departmental rotas for weekend working and public holidays.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

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• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

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