Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity
* until March 2027 to cover substantive post holders maternity leave.
Secondment Opportunity
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
About the role
We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic pharmacy assistants to join our healthcare teams in Forth Valley Prisons. The post holder will have previous experience in a pharmaceutical setting. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will have the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate they are ambitious and a committed individual, supporting the development of a modern and innovative healthcare service.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing pharmacy support to a complex and vulnerable population.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Work autonomously while maintaining high standards of care.
* Support the development of a modern and innovative healthcare service.
* Serve a rotating roster where required and be willing to travel throughout the area of service delivery.
* Be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a pharmaceutical setting.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Commitment to a modern and innovative healthcare service.
* Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Benefits and Working Conditions
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. 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.
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