Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level (AP) inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED
SUN 29 DEC 2024
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Career Progression, Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice, facilitating long-term career growth.
Supportive Environment, Work within a friendly and professional team that is dedicated to helping you succeed in your role.
Impactful Work, Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly impacting high-quality patient care and outcomes.
Comprehensive Training, Receive extensive training and support designed to build your confidence and skills for the role's responsibilities.
Flexible Working Arrangements, Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule, helping you maintain a better work-life balance.
Innovation and Collaboration, Be part of a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration in pharmacy services.
Commitment to Diversity, NHS Scotland's commitment to equality and diversity ensures a respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.
The role of Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level at NHS Lothian's Pharmacy & Medicines Service in Edinburgh involves working within the Distribution team at the Western General Hospital. The position is full-time, offering a Band 3 salary range of £26,869 to £28,998, and requires active participation in enhancing pharmaceutical services. Responsibilities include managing bulk stock orders, supporting the dispensing of controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines, and assisting in the training and development of junior team members. Comprehensive training will be provided to facilitate skill development and encourage career progression in a supportive environment.
Applicants should possess a passion for learning and improving patient care, with a professional attitude aligned with NHS Lothian's core values. Previous healthcare or pharmacy experience is beneficial but not strictly necessary, as training will be provided. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a collaborative setting, ultimately supporting the efficient supply of medicines across the hospital. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly due to anticipated high interest in the position.
Applicants should possess a passion for learning and improving patient care, with a professional attitude aligned with NHS Lothian's core values. Previous healthcare or pharmacy experience is beneficial but not strictly necessary, as training will be provided. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a collaborative setting, ultimately supporting the efficient supply of medicines across the hospital. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly due to anticipated high interest in the position.
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Western General Hospital
Band 3 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£26,869£28,998
(including weekend and public holidays commitment)
Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Would you like to join a supportive team where you can develop advanced skills and contribute to the smooth operation of vital pharmacy services? If you have a passion for learning, teamwork, and improving patient care, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference.
About The Role
As a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level), you will play a key role in the Distribution team at the Western General Hospital, a renowned teaching hospital with a reputation for excellence. In this role, you will:
- Take a lead role in receiving, booking, and processing bulk stock orders for clinical areas.
- Support the team’s ambition to expand into higher-level activities, including checking and releasing unlicensed medicines and dispensing controlled drugs. Training and development will be provided to help you build confidence and skills to undertake these extended responsibilities.
- Support the training and development of the Pharmacy Support Worker team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Collaborate with senior pharmacy technicians on service improvement initiatives to optimize the efficiency of medicine supplies throughout the hospital.
Why Join Us?
Role
When you join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you’re joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s why this role could be perfect for you:
- Career progression: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
- Supportive environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
- Impactful work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.
- Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
- Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is beneficial but not essentialwe’ll provide all the training you need.
- A passion for learning and development, with a professional attitude and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
- Personal values aligned with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.
About NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian is Scotland’s second-largest health system, serving a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is committed to delivering person-centred, clinically led care, ensuring patients benefit fully from their medicines. At the Western General Hospital, you’ll join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional development.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Job Description
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job pack can only tell part of the story. To find out more about this exciting opportunity and how it could fit your career aspirations, we warmly invite you to contact:
Suzanne Stenhouse, Lead Pharmacy Technician Distribution
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Sarah Maclean, Senior Pharmacy Technician Distribution
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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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