(MG) Pharmacy Support Worker inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED
FRI 13 DEC 2024
Band 2 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
CANCER HAEMATOLOGY NHS WEEKEND
NHS Lothian rd3KVzM
Opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a respected healthcare setting.
Comprehensive training and support provided, ensuring a smooth transition into the role, even for those with no previous experience.
Gain hands-on experience in a variety of pharmacy-related tasks, which can contribute to your future career in healthcare.
Work as part of a friendly and supportive team, fostering a collaborative and encouraging work environment.
Flexible working arrangements available to help employees maintain a work-life balance.
Possibility of professional growth, including achieving SCQF level 6 and completing Healthcare support worker standards within 12 months.
NHS Lothian is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker for the Edinburgh Cancer Centre at the Western General Hospital. This entry-level role involves providing essential support to the pharmacy team, ensuring timely and safe delivery of medications to patients. Responsibilities include receiving and checking medicine deliveries, assisting in the preparation of medications, managing stock, and maintaining a clean pharmacy environment. The position requires no prior healthcare experience, as full training will be provided to help the new employee develop the necessary skills for a career in healthcare.
Candidates should have a passion for delivering high-quality care, as well as the ability to work reliably and flexibly. While prior experience in pharmacy services is beneficial, it is not essential. The support worker will work within a dedicated team focused on oncology and haematology care, with opportunities for professional growth and development. NHS Lothian values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Candidates should have a passion for delivering high-quality care, as well as the ability to work reliably and flexibly. While prior experience in pharmacy services is beneficial, it is not essential. The support worker will work within a dedicated team focused on oncology and haematology care, with opportunities for professional growth and development. NHS Lothian values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
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.
Edinburgh Cancer Centre
Western General Hospital
Band 2 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£24,647 - £26,763 pro rata
(including evening, weekend, - and public holidays commitment
Start your career in Healthcare with NHS Lothian: Join Our Pharmacy Team!
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to patients' lives while gaining valuable skills and qualifications? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC), based at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
About The Role
As a Pharmacy Support Worker, you’ll be a vital part of our pharmacy team, helping to make sure patients receive the medicines they need, on time and safely. This is an entry-level position, so no previous experience in healthcare is necessary - we’ll provide you with full training and support to help you succeed.
Your Main Tasks Will Include
Why Join Us?
The Edinburgh Cancer Centre is a nationally recognised leader in cancer care, supporting oncology and haematology patients from across the region. As part of the NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you’ll be joining a dynamic, patient-focused team that plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality cancer treatments.
We’re committed to supporting our team members' growth and development. As a Pharmacy Support Worker, you’ll be:
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards.
Our vision is to deliver clinically led, person-centred care that helps every team member flourish. Joining our pharmacy team means becoming part of an organisation committed to professional growth and making a real difference in patient care.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Job Description
For further details about this role, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we know there’s only so much a job pack can say. If you’d like to discuss the role, the team, or the opportunities available, we encourage you to reach out to our hiring managers:
Don’t waitapply now!
Please note: We expect a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure you don’t miss out, submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.
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.
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
Edinburgh Cancer Centre
Western General Hospital
Band 2 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£24,647 - £26,763 pro rata
(including evening, weekend, - and public holidays commitment
Start your career in Healthcare with NHS Lothian: Join Our Pharmacy Team!
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to patients' lives while gaining valuable skills and qualifications? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC), based at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
About The Role
As a Pharmacy Support Worker, you’ll be a vital part of our pharmacy team, helping to make sure patients receive the medicines they need, on time and safely. This is an entry-level position, so no previous experience in healthcare is necessary - we’ll provide you with full training and support to help you succeed.
Your Main Tasks Will Include
- Receiving and checking deliveries of medicines and supplies, ensuring everything is stored safely and correctly.
- Helping to prepare medicines for patients by selecting and assembling items under supervision.
- Keeping track of stock, checking expiry dates, and ordering new supplies so that nothing runs out.
- Contributing to the safe disposal of waste, ensuring our pharmacy environment is clean and organised.
- Assisting in the preparation of medicines for use in specialist cancer treatments, including assembling equipment and labelling.
Why Join Us?
The Edinburgh Cancer Centre is a nationally recognised leader in cancer care, supporting oncology and haematology patients from across the region. As part of the NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you’ll be joining a dynamic, patient-focused team that plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality cancer treatments.
We’re committed to supporting our team members' growth and development. As a Pharmacy Support Worker, you’ll be:
- Working as part of a friendly, supportive team dedicated to providing life-changing treatments.
- Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of systemic anticancer therapy for oncology and haematology patients.
- Gaining hands-on experience in a variety of technical areas, helping ensure the smooth operation of our pharmacy services.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, organised, and flexible, with a passion for delivering high-quality care.
- Willing to learn and contribute to service improvement initiatives, including working in clinical areas to optimise medicines management.
- Previous experience in pharmacy services or stock management is beneficial but not essential - we’ll provide all the training you need to succeed.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards.
Our vision is to deliver clinically led, person-centred care that helps every team member flourish. Joining our pharmacy team means becoming part of an organisation committed to professional growth and making a real difference in patient care.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Job Description
For further details about this role, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we know there’s only so much a job pack can say. If you’d like to discuss the role, the team, or the opportunities available, we encourage you to reach out to our hiring managers:
- Rachel Swan, Dispensary Technical Manager, ECC: |
- Nicola Brown, Aseptic Technical Manager, ECC: |
Don’t waitapply now!
Please note: We expect a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure you don’t miss out, submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.
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.
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
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