Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits those interested in a pharmacy career with NHS Scotland. As a Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker at Ninewells Hospital, you will receive comprehensive training to develop essential skills in dispensing and managing medicines. This role is perfect for flexible individuals eager to contribute to healthcare while learning on the job. With a structured training framework, including NHS Scotland induction standards and GPhC approved courses, you will be well-equipped for a fulfilling career in pharmacy. Join a team that values diversity and commitment to excellence, and make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• No prior hospital or pharmacy experience is required; full training will be provided.
• Candidates must achieve mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing, picking, and issuing medicines while managing stock and ward medicines.
• Supporting ward top-up service and processing medicines returns.

Skills

Commitment to achievement of training

Accuracy and attention to detail

Flexibility

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Computer literacy

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.

Are you interested in an opportunity to train while working towards a career in pharmacy?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team. Applications are invited from flexible individuals with an interest in healthcare to join the pharmacy team in Ninewells Hospital as a Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker. Hospital or pharmacy experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

The role includes dispensing, picking and issuing medicines, checking stock and ward medicines management processes including supporting a ward top up service and the assessment, processing and appropriate reuse of medicines returns, however, processing and appropriate reuse of medicines returns will be a key component of this role.

On successful completion of the training framework the candidate will transfer to a Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker post (band 3).

Qualities and skills required

• Commitment to achievement of the training
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexible and able to adjust to the needs of the service on a daily basis
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a keyboard, computer and other electronic devices / equipment effectively

Training framework includes

• NHS Scotland Healthcare Support Worker induction standards
• GPhC approved pharmacy support worker course (eLearning)
• Local PSW competency training and assessment
• Read, understand and follow standard operating procedures

The training framework is expected to take 15 months to complete although this will vary depending on individual candidate progress rates.

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.

Hours of work are 37 hours per week (over 7 days). Participation in extended hours, public holidays and weekend working rotas is required.

Informal enquiries to: [e-mail] or [e-mail] ext 32024

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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