Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level
NHS Scotland
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Kilmarnock, Scotland
Contract type: Contractor
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.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level based at University Hospital Crosshouse, Combined Assessment Unit.
What You Will Do
We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Support Worker to join our team at NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Working within the Combined Assessment Unit you will coordinate the training and development of Pharmacy Supports Workers rotating through the area and support the Pharmacy Technicians with Medicines Histories of patients across NHS Ayrshire and Arran. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Pharmacy Technician Higher Level within the Combined Assessment Unit providing a wide range of pharmacy services to patients of NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Previous NHS Ayrshire and Arran Pharmacy experience is essential along with understanding of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Hours
37 hours per week.
This post carries a contractual commitment to work on a shift system covering 8am till 8pm (which includes a commitment to cover 7 days including weekend and evening). Post-holder will also be required to participate in our Public holiday and late night rotas.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Kirsty O'Hara, Chief Pharmacy Technician, on 01563 826066, ext 26066.
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
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 within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level based at University Hospital Crosshouse, Combined Assessment Unit.
What You Will Do
We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Support Worker to join our team at NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Working within the Combined Assessment Unit you will coordinate the training and development of Pharmacy Supports Workers rotating through the area and support the Pharmacy Technicians with Medicines Histories of patients across NHS Ayrshire and Arran. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Pharmacy Technician Higher Level within the Combined Assessment Unit providing a wide range of pharmacy services to patients of NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Previous NHS Ayrshire and Arran Pharmacy experience is essential along with understanding of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
- A or B pass at National 5 or equivalent in English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology
- SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6 or equivalent or transferrable (consideration will be given to current staff undertaking this qualification)
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good customer care skills
- Moderate arithmetic skill
Hours
37 hours per week.
This post carries a contractual commitment to work on a shift system covering 8am till 8pm (which includes a commitment to cover 7 days including weekend and evening). Post-holder will also be required to participate in our Public holiday and late night rotas.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Kirsty O'Hara, Chief Pharmacy Technician, on 01563 826066, ext 26066.
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
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 within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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