Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker – Higher Level

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland seeks a highly motivated pharmacy support worker for its cancer pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing, aseptic work, and supporting the team in various functions. Candidates must possess NVQ2 in pharmacy services and prior experience in pharmacy settings, demonstrating strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior pharmacy experience essential.
• Must be flexible and organized.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work within dispensing and aseptic areas.
• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Participate in weekend and public holiday rotas.

Skills

Team-oriented

Communication

Organized

Flexible

Education

NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy services

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy support worker to join our cancer pharmacy team. The role involves working within dispensing and aseptic areas, with opportunities to gain experience in pharmacy stores, outpatient, and ward areas. Candidates should be flexible, organized, team-oriented, and possess a positive attitude. Prior pharmacy experience is essential, along with excellent communication skills and an NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy services or progress towards it. The position requires participation in weekend and public holiday rotas.

The job entails rotating through the dispensary and the sterile aseptic unit, supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Responsibilities include dispensing chemotherapy and medicines for side effect management, stock control, coordinating medicine delivery, environmental monitoring, and assembly and transfer of aseptic products, as well as administrative duties.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must adhere to high standards of discipline and hygiene, following standard operating procedures and clean room protocols. Full aseptic training will be provided.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking team dedicated to putting cancer patients at the heart of our work and would love to welcome you onboard.

If interested in this exciting opportunity or wish to discuss further, please contact:

• Susan Henderson, Cancer Specialist Pharmacy Technician at 01324 566726
• Julie Ross, Senior Technician, Aseptic at 01324 566714

The role requires membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Certificate of Sponsorship

This role does not qualify for a Certificate of Sponsorship under current UK Immigration Rules for Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas. Overseas applicants should consider alternative immigration options. Further details are available at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

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