Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland's Raigmore Hospital in Inverness seeks a Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker to join our Pharmacy team. The role covers clinical, distribution, dispensary and QA tasks, with varied rotations and a focus on accuracy and patient safety.

You will have recent pharmacy sector experience, SVQ Pharmacy Services SCQF Level 6 or equivalent, and three National 4 qualifications (English, Maths, Science). The post is permanent, 36 hours per week, and suitable for flexible, team‑oriented

Qualifications

• Recent experience within any pharmacy sector is essential.
• SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 6 (Full award) or equivalent.
• Three National 4 qualifications in English, Maths and a Science Subject are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across clinical, distribution, dispensary and quality assurance pharmacy teams.
• Perform dispensing duties, medicines management & supply, and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6)

National 4 English

National 4 Maths

National 4 Science

Job description

Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker
Job reference: 263138
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 04/11/2026
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 22/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Pharmacy

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.

For informal enquiries please contact Julie Dalberg-Andersen, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician; e-mail: [e-mail]

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.

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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