Senior Pharmacy Support: Aseptic & Cancer Care

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Forth Valley locations are seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the cancer pharmacy team. You will work mainly in dispensing and aseptic areas, with exposure to pharmacy stores, outpatient and ward settings.

Applicants should have previous pharmacy experience and an NVQ2 in pharmacy services or be working toward one. PVG scheme involvement and weekend/public holiday rotas are part of the role. A positive, team-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience is essential.
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or currently working towards one.
• PVG Scheme clearance is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing chemotherapy and medicines for side effect management.
• Stock control and co-ordinating medicines delivery.
• Environmental monitoring and aseptic manufacturing support.
• Administrative tasks to support pharmacists and technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

NHS Scotland's Forth Valley locations are seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker to join the cancer pharmacy team. You will work mainly in dispensing and aseptic areas, with exposure to pharmacy stores, outpatient and ward settings.

Applicants should have previous pharmacy experience and an NVQ2 in pharmacy services or be working toward one. PVG scheme involvement and weekend/public holiday rotas are part of the role. A positive, team-focused attitude is essential.