Pharmacy Assistant Porter

NHS Highland; Wick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is offering a Pharmacy Assistant role based at Caithness General Hospital in Wick. You will join our pharmacy team and work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists while undertaking a structured training programme to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council minimum requirements.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, good written communication, and a flexible, team-focused approach to complete the training

Qualifications

• Must have 3 National 4 qualifications including English, Maths and a Science subject.
• Structured training programme to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council minimum requirements.
• Good written communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Flexible attitude and commitment to completing the training.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
• Work through a structured training programme to meet GPC minimum training requirements.
• Participate in departmental rotas for late opening and public holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

National 4 qualifications including English, Maths and Science

Job description

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.

These roles do not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

This is a fantastic opportunity to study, train and work as a Pharmacy Assistant as part of our Pharmacy team based at Caithness General Hospital in Wick.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our pharmacy team and you will have the opportunity to work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

You will be required to work through a structured training programme to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council minimum training requirements for the role.

You will need to be enthusiastic with strong interpersonal and organisational abilities, good communication skills and a strong team work ethic. You must also demonstrate in your application that you possess good written communication skills, and are hard working with good attention to detail. You will need to be flexible in your approach and committed to completing the training programme.

Applicants must have achieved, or at the time of interview be working towards, 3 National 4 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent) which must include English, Maths and a Science subject as a minimum.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support workers in Scotland and to comply with the code of conduct throughout your employment.

You will be required to participate in departmental rotas for late opening and public holidays.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .