Rotational Pharmacy Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Munster; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a pharmacy support worker to join the rotational team based at Raigmore Hospital. The post holder will participate in rotations across clinical, distribution, dispensary and QA activities, delivering dispensing duties and medicines management within a busy pharmacy setting.

The role requires SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent and at least three National 4 qualifications in English, Maths and a Science subject, with weekend/public holiday rotas expected.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in any pharmacy sector is essential.
• SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent.
• Minimum of three National 4 qualifications in English, Maths and a Science Subject.

Responsibilities

• Participate in varied rotations as part of clinical, distribution, dispensary and quality assurance pharmacy teams.
• Perform a range of dispensing duties, medicines management and supply, and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

SVQ in Pharmacy Services (SCQF Level 6)

National 4 English

National 4 Maths

National 4 in a Science Subject

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy support worker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our rotational team based at Raigmore Hospital.

The post holder will participate in varied rotations as part of our clinical, distribution, dispensary and quality assurance pharmacy teams providing a range of dispensing duties, medicines management & supply and quality assurance tasks.

You will need to be flexible, organised, work well within a team and have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. You will thrive in a busy and challenging environment, be adaptable and willing to learn new skills.

Recent experience within any pharmacy sector is essential and you must have SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 6 (Full award) or equivalent along with a minimum of three National 4 qualifications in English, Maths and a Science Subject.

The department has an excellent team of friendly Pharmacy staff committed to service modernisation and to developing the role of pharmacy support staff. We encourage our team to undertake further training and aim to support this as much as possible.

You will be required to participate in departmental rotas for weekend working and public holidays.

For informal enquiries please contact Julie Dalberg-Andersen, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician; e-mail: [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.