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Band 2 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
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Pharmacy Support Worker
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Band 2 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£24,647 - £26,763
(including evening, weekend, and public holidays commitment as required)
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 in our Dispensary and Distribution services at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
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?
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!
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.
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.
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Band 2 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours
£24,647 - £26,763
(including evening, weekend, and public holidays commitment as required)
- 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**
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 in our Dispensary and Distribution services at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
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?
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:
- Janet Cowan, Distribution Team Lead: |
- Jacqueline Gilchrist, Pharmacy Technician: |
Don’t waitapply now!
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.
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.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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