197641 - Clinical Pharmacy Support Worker (Cha/ Cap60) inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED 29 SEP 2024
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Are you looking for a rewarding entry-level role that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
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.NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Pharmacy Support Worker-Higher Level (band 3)
Band 3, 3.0 wte, 37 hours, Permanent
- 25,468 - £27,486
(with weekend working, late working and public holiday commitments)
Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Pharmacy Support Worker at NHS Lothian!
Are you looking for a rewarding entry-level role that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a team that supports patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, NHS Lothian’s Acute Pharmacy service could be the perfect place for you!
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, support workers, analysts, nurses, and administrative staff who work together across multiple sites to provide safe and effective care to our patients. As we expand our services to improve patient discharge processes across our hospitals, we are looking for new team members to help us continue delivering exceptional patient care.
What’s the Role?
We’re seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our Clinical Pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. You’ll be a vital part of our team, assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services on the wards and in the Pharmacy Department. No two days are the same you’ll be involved in a range of tasks from supporting patient care on the wards to helping with clinical, dispensary, and distribution services.
What Do You Need?
- A minimum of SCQF Level 6 education.
- A commitment to completing an in-house, competency-based training program accredited by Edinburgh College within 12 months of starting.
- Experience in healthcare or pharmacy is a bonus but not essential we’ll provide all the training you need!
Why Join Us?
Make a Difference: Be part of a team that directly impacts patient care and recovery.
Grow Your Skills: Comprehensive training and development programs will help you build a strong foundation in healthcare. The diversity of services covered provides an ideal environment for you to consolidate your learning and gain new knowledge and skills and is often a route into the Technical Apprenticeship for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician training which is the path for registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, which opens other career development opportunities
Team Environment: Work within well-established teams where your contribution is valued.
Variety: Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities in different areas of the pharmacy service.
We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, passionate about healthcare, and share our values at NHS Lothian. If you’re driven by personal development and have a professional attitude, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional Information
You’ll need to participate in a weekend and public holiday service rota.
For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description.
Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare with NHS Lothian. Apply today to join our supportive and dynamic team!
If you would like some further information or would like to come for a visit please contact:
Karol Knight, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Adele Stinear, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Alternatively please call on
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
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.
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Pharmacy Support Worker-Higher Level (band 3)
Band 3, 3.0 wte, 37 hours, Permanent
(with weekend working, late working and public holiday commitments)
Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Pharmacy Support Worker at NHS Lothian!
Are you looking for a rewarding entry-level role that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a team that supports patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, NHS Lothian’s Acute Pharmacy service could be the perfect place for you!
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, support workers, analysts, nurses, and administrative staff who work together across multiple sites to provide safe and effective care to our patients. As we expand our services to improve patient discharge processes across our hospitals, we are looking for new team members to help us continue delivering exceptional patient care.
What’s the Role?
We’re seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our Clinical Pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. You’ll be a vital part of our team, assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services on the wards and in the Pharmacy Department. No two days are the same you’ll be involved in a range of tasks from supporting patient care on the wards to helping with clinical, dispensary, and distribution services.
What Do You Need?
Why Join Us?
Make a Difference: Be part of a team that directly impacts patient care and recovery.
Grow Your Skills: Comprehensive training and development programs will help you build a strong foundation in healthcare. The diversity of services covered provides an ideal environment for you to consolidate your learning and gain new knowledge and skills and is often a route into the Technical Apprenticeship for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician training which is the path for registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, which opens other career development opportunities
Team Environment: Work within well-established teams where your contribution is valued.
Variety: Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities in different areas of the pharmacy service.
We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, passionate about healthcare, and share our values at NHS Lothian. If you’re driven by personal development and have a professional attitude, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional Information
You’ll need to participate in a weekend and public holiday service rota.
For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description.
Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare with NHS Lothian. Apply today to join our supportive and dynamic team!
If you would like some further information or would like to come for a visit please contact:
Karol Knight, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Adele Stinear, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Alternatively please call on
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Pharmacy Support Worker-Higher Level (band 3)
Band 3, 3.0 wte, 37 hours, Permanent
- 25,468 - £27,486
(with weekend working, late working and public holiday commitments)
Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Pharmacy Support Worker at NHS Lothian!
Are you looking for a rewarding entry-level role that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a team that supports patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, NHS Lothian’s Acute Pharmacy service could be the perfect place for you!
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, support workers, analysts, nurses, and administrative staff who work together across multiple sites to provide safe and effective care to our patients. As we expand our services to improve patient discharge processes across our hospitals, we are looking for new team members to help us continue delivering exceptional patient care.
What’s the Role?
We’re seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our Clinical Pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. You’ll be a vital part of our team, assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services on the wards and in the Pharmacy Department. No two days are the same you’ll be involved in a range of tasks from supporting patient care on the wards to helping with clinical, dispensary, and distribution services.
What Do You Need?
- A minimum of SCQF Level 6 education.
- A commitment to completing an in-house, competency-based training program accredited by Edinburgh College within 12 months of starting.
- Experience in healthcare or pharmacy is a bonus but not essential we’ll provide all the training you need!
Why Join Us?
Make a Difference: Be part of a team that directly impacts patient care and recovery.
Grow Your Skills: Comprehensive training and development programs will help you build a strong foundation in healthcare. The diversity of services covered provides an ideal environment for you to consolidate your learning and gain new knowledge and skills and is often a route into the Technical Apprenticeship for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician training which is the path for registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, which opens other career development opportunities
Team Environment: Work within well-established teams where your contribution is valued.
Variety: Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities in different areas of the pharmacy service.
We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, passionate about healthcare, and share our values at NHS Lothian. If you’re driven by personal development and have a professional attitude, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional Information
You’ll need to participate in a weekend and public holiday service rota.
For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description.
Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare with NHS Lothian. Apply today to join our supportive and dynamic team!
If you would like some further information or would like to come for a visit please contact:
Karol Knight, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Adele Stinear, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Alternatively please call on
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
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