Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a renowned healthcare setting for those interested in a career in pharmacy. As a Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker, you will receive comprehensive training while actively participating in essential pharmacy operations. This role offers a unique chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment, focusing on accuracy and effective communication. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieve training objectives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and managing medicines in a hospital setting.
• Supporting ward top-up services and medicines return processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independent working

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Trainee Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker, Perth

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Perth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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.

PHARMACY DEPARTMENT, PERTH ROYAL INFIRMARY

TRAINEE ROTATIONAL Pharmacy SUPPORT WORKER –BAND 2 or 3*

PERMANENT

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 individuals with an interest in healthcare to join the pharmacy team in Perth Royal Infirmary 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 22.2 hours per week (over 7 days). Participation in extended hours, public holidays and weekend working rotas is required.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

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

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• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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