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NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC)
Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level
Band 3 | 1.0 WTE (36 hours) | Permanent
£29,103 - £31,409
(including weekend and public holiday 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 skills and contribute to the smooth operation of a vital pharmacy service? 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) based in the oncology homecare team & ECC Pharmacy at the Western General Hospital, you will play an integral part in the delivery of homecare medicines. This role includes:
Maintaining accurate documentation and homecare medication records ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medicines from homecare providers
Communicating effectively with other members of the homecare team & homecare providers to resolve patient queries
Undertaking telephone calls to patients explaining the homecare delivery service
Labelling & dispensing medicines, assembling trays for aseptic preparation & maintaining stock
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:
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.
Comprehensive training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this role and meet its exciting ambitions as well having opportunities to develop your skills within a supportive team.
About you
Essential qualifications:
National 4 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and a Science (Biology or Chemistry).
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 individual areas within pharmacy.
Previous experience in healthcare or pharmacy is beneficial but not essentialwe will 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. Flexible working can be considered to support a better work-life balance.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we are 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:
Jenny Carr or Julie Fisher Advanced Cancer Care Pharmacist
[email protected] | [email protected] | 0131 537 3755
or
Rachel Swan, Dispensary Technical Manager, ECC
[email protected] | 0131 537 3096)
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
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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