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Pharmacy Support Worker, Higher Level
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal infirmary of Edinburgh
Band 3 | 2.0 WTE | 36 Hours
£29,103 £31,409
(including evening, weekend and public holidays commitment)
Looking for your next challenge in healthcare? Join our supportive pharmacy team, develop skills, and help deliver safe, effective patient care.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacy Support Worker (PSW), Higher Level, to join our well-established pharmacy team. Our team consists of pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacy technicians, and PSWs, all working together to ensure the safe provision of medicines across the RIE site. PSWs are key members of the service, supporting the effective and safe delivery of pharmacy services.
Your role will include assisting in the preparation and distribution of medicines, maintaining stock control, and assisting with workload in the dispensary.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the necessary skills.
Why Join Us?
When you join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you are joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s why this role could be perfect for you:
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Career Development: Gain advanced skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
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Supportive Environment: Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
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Impactful Work: Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.
About you
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
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National 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and a Science (Biology or Chemistry)
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Educated to/or within 12 months following probationary period completion of: SQA Pharmacy Services Group Award (GA) SCQF Level 6 and specific education requirements for specific areas within pharmacy
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Relevant work experience in a healthcare or pharmacy environment
- Completion of Healthcare Support Workers induction standards
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A diligent, reliable, and flexible approach to work
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A proactive and professional approach to patient care.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Personal values should align with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.
About NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For more details about the role, including the full job description and person specification, please refer to the link on Jobtrain. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, we warmly encourage you to get in touch.
For further information please contact the following:
Kirsty Stewart, Senior Technician Distribution
0131 242 2950 | [email protected]
or
Jennifer Whitson, Dispensary Manager
0131 242 2914 | [email protected]
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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 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 can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
