Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Fife; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, is seeking a Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker to join the Pharmacy Stores team. No pharmacy experience is required as full training will be provided, and you will contribute to medicines supply and ward support in a busy hospital setting.

The role involves assembling medicine orders, over-labelling, stock maintenance, ward order preparation and reception duties. Flexible full-time hours are 36 per week, with a shift pattern 08:00–18:00, including weekends and

Qualifications

• No pharmacy experience required; full training will be provided.
• Good teamwork and reliable, flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a busy pharmacy service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly of medicine orders
• Over-labelling of medicines
• Receipt of goods from suppliers
• Maintenance of stores stock
• Preparation of ward orders and ward top-up
• Answering the telephone, computer work and reception duties

Job description

Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

Location: Victoria Hospital

Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)

Hours Per Week: 36

Employment type: Permanent

Department: Pharmacy Stores

Job closing date: 03/11/2026

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in Pharmacy but weren’t sure if you had the qualifications or experience to apply before? Well, if you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!

The NHS Fife Pharmacy & Medicines Service serves a population of approximately 380,000 people and is provided by an integrated team of around 200 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Staff, Nurses, and Administrators. The team works across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife.

To support delivery of our medicines supply service, we are looking for support staff to work in our Pharmacy Stores. No pharmacy experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

If you are enthusiastic, flexible, hard-working and love working in a team then you are our ideal candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly of medicine orders
• Over-labelling of medicines
• Receipt of goods from suppliers
• Maintenance of stores stock
• Preparation of ward orders and ward top-up
• Answering the telephone, computer work and reception duties

Working in the Pharmacy Stores, you may spend most of the day on your feet. You will need to be physically able to lift and handle medicines including infusion boxes.

You will be based at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but will be required to work at both Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline and Victoria Hospital Pharmacy Departments. To meet the needs of the service, you will work variable shifts between 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and participate in a weekend and public holiday rota.

Informal Enquiries

Corrie McNicol, Specialist Pharmacy Technician – Stores and Distribution (01592 643355 Ext. 28938)

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

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. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.