Pharmacy Support Worker
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.
Western General Hospital
Band 2 | 2.0 WTE | 36 Hours | Permanent
£26,696 – £28,988 (including weekend and public holiday commitment)
Join our dedicated Cancer Services Pharmacy Team at the Western General Hospital and play a key role in delivering high-quality cancer care services within NHS Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity for pharmacy support workers to contribute to the delivery of innovative treatments, clinical trials, and service development in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality pharmacy services to cancer patients
- Rotations through dispensary, aseptic and clinical roles
- Contributing to service improvement projects and personal development initiatives
Qualifications
- A strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and a willingness to contribute to our dynamic team
- Flexibility, reliability and organisational abilities
- Enthusiasm and good communication skills
- National 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- SCQF Level 6 units relevant to post within 12 months following probationary period
- Completion of Healthcare Support Workers induction standards within 12 months following probationary period
- An eagerness to learn about clean room environments and aseptic procedures
- A diligent, reliable, and flexible approach to work
Benefits
We provide training opportunities and career progression pathways.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Legal & Regulatory
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.
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