Pharmacy Support Worker – Rotational (WoSCC,NVH,RHC) - Preparative Services inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED
THU 19 DEC 2024
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Opportunity to work within a renowned healthcare system, gaining valuable experience in a large and diverse organization.
Exposure to various areas of pharmacy practice through rotation in different units, enhancing skill development and career growth.
Regular working hours from Monday to Friday, allowing for a good work-life balance and predictable schedule.
Ability to contribute to meaningful work that supports patient care and hospital services, impacting the health of a large community.
Collaboration with a skilled and dedicated team, providing a supportive work environment to enhance teamwork and communication skills.
Engagement in diverse technical activities, from dispensing to clinical trials, increasing professional knowledge and versatility in the pharmacy field.
Commitment to inclusivity and support for applications from diverse backgrounds, contributing to a positive workplace culture.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Pharmacy Support Worker for a rotational role within the Preparative Services at the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow. The position involves working 37 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday during standard business hours. The successful candidate will support the dispensary and aseptic unit, contributing to the efficient operation of the pharmacy by engaging in tasks such as dispensing services, clinical trials, and ward support services. Applicants should possess good communication skills, a National 5/Standard Grade level of education, and prior experience in a healthcare or customer service environment.
This role highlights the importance of teamwork and effective communication, as the Pharmacy Support Worker will collaborate with the existing preparative services team while rotating through various units. Candidates are advised to complete their application promptly, given the potential for early closure of the posting due to high interest. The organisation promotes a culture of inclusion and is committed to support applications from diverse backgrounds, including the Armed Forces Community.
This role highlights the importance of teamwork and effective communication, as the Pharmacy Support Worker will collaborate with the existing preparative services team while rotating through various units. Candidates are advised to complete their application promptly, given the potential for early closure of the posting due to high interest. The organisation promotes a culture of inclusion and is committed to support applications from diverse backgrounds, including the Armed Forces Community.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this position is 37 hours per week, worked over 5/7 days. Normal hours are Monday to Friday 08:45-17:00(45 minute lunch 13:0:45) 16:30 finish Friday.
This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy support worker to work within the dispensary and aseptic unit of the New Victoria Hospital Pharmacy. You will be based at the New Victoria Hospital where you will provide support to the existing preparative services team. You will also be involved in rotating through other units in preparative services. You will contribute to the day to day running of the department and undertake routine tasks in support of technical activities within the designated sections of New Victoria Hospital pharmacy . PSW support the appropriate areas including dispensing services, supply, stores, clinical trials, MMyMeds (near patient dispensing), aseptic unit and participating in the ward top-up service to designated wards and departments. Candidates require good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Candidates require proficient level of general education at National 5 /Standard Grade level plus previous experience in a Healthcare/Pharmacy facility or customer facing role.
Informal contact: Julie Cummiskey, ,
or
Richard Tannahill, , .
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance
The shift pattern for this position is 37 hours per week, worked over 5/7 days. Normal hours are Monday to Friday 08:45-17:00(45 minute lunch 13:0:45) 16:30 finish Friday.
This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy support worker to work within the dispensary and aseptic unit of the New Victoria Hospital Pharmacy. You will be based at the New Victoria Hospital where you will provide support to the existing preparative services team. You will also be involved in rotating through other units in preparative services. You will contribute to the day to day running of the department and undertake routine tasks in support of technical activities within the designated sections of New Victoria Hospital pharmacy . PSW support the appropriate areas including dispensing services, supply, stores, clinical trials, MMyMeds (near patient dispensing), aseptic unit and participating in the ward top-up service to designated wards and departments. Candidates require good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Candidates require proficient level of general education at National 5 /Standard Grade level plus previous experience in a Healthcare/Pharmacy facility or customer facing role.
Informal contact: Julie Cummiskey, ,
or
Richard Tannahill, , .
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance
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