Pharmacy Assistant - Porter

NHS Scotland; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 3,415,000 - 3,708,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant-Porter to join the Pharmacy team at Caithness General Hospital in Wick. This Band 2, full-time permanent post offers a 36-hour week and structured training, with opportunities to work alongside pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Applicants must be working towards, or have achieved, 3 National 4 qualifications including English, Maths and a Science, and be prepared to complete the mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support workers in

Qualifications

• Must have or be working towards 3 National 4 qualifications including English, Maths and a Science subject.
• Willing to undertake the General Pharmaceutical Council training requirements.
• Flexible and able to participate in rotas including late opening and public holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

National 4 including English, Maths and Science

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

Pharmacy Assistant-Porter

Band 2 Full-time, Permanent – 36 hours Salary scale £26,696 - £28,988

Due to promotion, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to 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.

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 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.

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. Informal enquiries are welcome to Jennifer Cowie, Senior Pharmacy Technician on [e-mail] or 01955 880264. 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).

Job ref: 261593

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 21st October 2025

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.

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork