The Role
You will be an integral member of the pharmacy team working in the main pharmacy department and at ward level liaising closely with the wider multidisciplinary team. You will work at various near‑patient dispensing areas in the Adult and Children’s hospitals on a rotational basis.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* Rotation between Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children
* 11:00 to 18:30 rotational shift pattern
* Participation in weekend work and Public Holidays on a rota basis
Key Responsibilities
* Support frontline clinical teams by ensuring wards, theatres, and departments are consistently stocked with the right medicines at the right time.
* Deliver a high‑quality dispensing service for inpatients, outpatients, and clinical trials, working accurately and safely under the supervision of registered pharmacy professionals.
* Take responsibility for ward top‑up services, using your knowledge of medicine usage to maintain stock levels, reduce waste and support safe patient care.
* Support the smooth running of the dispensary and distribution services by receiving, checking, storing, and issuing medicines in line with SOPs and legal requirements.
* Serve as a key point of contact for pharmacy customers, responding to queries professionally and providing excellent customer service to colleagues, patients, and suppliers.
* Work confidently with pharmacy IT systems, automated cabinets, and stock control processes to maintain accurate records and support efficient service delivery.
* Contribute to a supportive pharmacy team environment, communicating effectively, taking initiative in managing your workload, and committing to ongoing learning and development.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
* Proficient level of general education at National 5/Standard Grade level or above is essential.
* Proficient IT skills, including typing and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel) and email systems (Outlook).
* Experience in using stock control systems is desirable, along with the ability to plan and organise workload to meet the demanding needs of the service.
* Previous experience in healthcare/pharmacy or a customer‑facing role is also desirable.
* Completion of an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award (at SCQF level 6) as per the GPhC requirements.
What We Offer
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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