Pharmacy Support Worker
NHS Scotland
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Greenock, Scotland
Contract type: Full time
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.
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.
Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.
An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the friendly IRH Pharmacy Team where you will be integral to ensuring the safe and effective supply of medicines to patients.
You will label and dispense medicines that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist for inpatients and outpatients. You will label and dispense controlled drugs prescriptions, ensuring that medicine balances are up to date and accurate. You will accurately input ward requisitions through the pharmacy stock control system and participate in stock checks, stock rotation and expiry date checks.
You should be comfortable in a patient facing role in a ward based environment where you will co-ordinate ward stock medicine top-up services and support nursing staff with good housekeeping of medicines. You will advise on stock levels of medicines and make suggestions to either increase or decrease stock levels in accordance with usage figures. You will participate in the ward Controlled drug Audit process. You will identify slow moving or static medicines on wards and take steps to minimise waste.
You must have general education, basic numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated by 3 Standard Grade Qualifications or equivalent, which must include English and Maths and you must be able to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English.
You must be able to work to set procedures, be willing to learn new skills and participate in training. You should have the ability to plan, organise and prioritise daily tasks using your own initiative to meet the demanding needs of the service.
Experience of training and supervising staff, stock management systems and working as part of a team in healthcare or a similar environment is desirable, however, full training will be provided. A good knowledge and appreciation for policies, standard operating procedures and legislation in relation to dispensing and supplying medicines is also desirable however this can be learned on the job.
The successful candidate will undertake an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award (at SCQF Level 6) as per the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) requirements for the education and training of pharmacy support staff. The successful candidate will also complete a comprehensive on the job training programme which lasts on average 18 months to become fully proficient in the Pharmacy Support Worker role.
Post holder will be based at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital working the core hours 8.30am-5pm over 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. You will also be required to participate in weekend working and public holiday rotas where applicable. If further information is required please contact Janice Baillie on 01475 524197.
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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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.
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.
Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.
An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the friendly IRH Pharmacy Team where you will be integral to ensuring the safe and effective supply of medicines to patients.
You will label and dispense medicines that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist for inpatients and outpatients. You will label and dispense controlled drugs prescriptions, ensuring that medicine balances are up to date and accurate. You will accurately input ward requisitions through the pharmacy stock control system and participate in stock checks, stock rotation and expiry date checks.
You should be comfortable in a patient facing role in a ward based environment where you will co-ordinate ward stock medicine top-up services and support nursing staff with good housekeeping of medicines. You will advise on stock levels of medicines and make suggestions to either increase or decrease stock levels in accordance with usage figures. You will participate in the ward Controlled drug Audit process. You will identify slow moving or static medicines on wards and take steps to minimise waste.
You must have general education, basic numeracy and literacy skills demonstrated by 3 Standard Grade Qualifications or equivalent, which must include English and Maths and you must be able to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English.
You must be able to work to set procedures, be willing to learn new skills and participate in training. You should have the ability to plan, organise and prioritise daily tasks using your own initiative to meet the demanding needs of the service.
Experience of training and supervising staff, stock management systems and working as part of a team in healthcare or a similar environment is desirable, however, full training will be provided. A good knowledge and appreciation for policies, standard operating procedures and legislation in relation to dispensing and supplying medicines is also desirable however this can be learned on the job.
The successful candidate will undertake an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award (at SCQF Level 6) as per the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) requirements for the education and training of pharmacy support staff. The successful candidate will also complete a comprehensive on the job training programme which lasts on average 18 months to become fully proficient in the Pharmacy Support Worker role.
Post holder will be based at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital working the core hours 8.30am-5pm over 3 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. You will also be required to participate in weekend working and public holiday rotas where applicable. If further information is required please contact Janice Baillie on 01475 524197.
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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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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